- Founded
- 2005-01-01 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Headquarters
- Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
AGS LLC is a global gaming supplier headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, that develops and delivers high-performing slot machines, table products, interactive online real-money games, and lottery content. Founded in 2005 with a focus on Class II slot machines for tribal gaming markets, AGS has grown into a full-spectrum commercial supplier serving over 600 casino and operator partners across 25 countries. The company operates 10 in-house game studios and has deployed more than 40,000 active slot games worldwide. Its product portfolio spans striking slot cabinets, proprietary card shufflers, award-winning table progressives, and a growing online gaming platform. AGS went public in 2018, was acquired by private equity firm Brightstar Capital Partners in June 2025 for approximately $1.1 billion, and now operates as a privately held company with a renewed focus on innovation and global expansion. The company employs roughly 900 people and maintains offices in 14 locations across 9 countries.
Detailed Review
History and Founding
AGS LLC was founded in 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, initially serving the Class II Native American gaming market. The company was originally led by Ronald Clapper as President and CEO. In 2013, Apollo Global Management acquired AGS, and in 2014 David Lopez became President and CEO. Under Lopez, AGS expanded through acquisitions: Colossal Gaming (2014), Cadillac Jack (2015), and RocketPlay (2015), which strengthened its footprint in Class III, Mexico, and interactive gaming. The company completed its IPO on the NYSE in 2018 (ticker: AGS). In 2024, Brightstar Capital Partners announced a definitive agreement to acquire AGS for $1.1 billion, a transaction that closed on June 30, 2025, taking the company private. During the three years prior to the acquisition, AGS reported record revenue and a doubling of slot unit sales.
Products and Platforms
AGS’s slot division is its largest revenue driver, offering both Class II and Class III games along with Historical Horse Racing machines. Notable slot cabinets include the Orion Portrait, Starwall, and the Revel mechanical reel cabinet launched in 2024. The company holds a strong table-games portfolio with proprietary shufflers (Dex S, Pax S) and progressive systems like Bonus Spin and Bonus Spin Xtreme. The interactive division, launched in 2015 with the acquisition of RocketPlay, supplies real-money online slots, table games, video poker, and tournament platforms. AGS’s lottery segment provides game content for state and municipal lottery programs, primarily in Brazil. Over 40,000 active slot games are deployed worldwide.
Market Position and Licensing
AGS serves over 600 casino and operator partners in 25 countries. The company is licensed in over 280 gaming jurisdictions worldwide. It competes with other major gaming suppliers such as Aristocrat, IGT, and Scientific Games. AGS emphasizes innovation through its “Striking performance” brand ethos. The company has been recognized as one of U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Companies to Work For.
Recent Developments
Following the Brightstar acquisition, AGS operates as a privately held company. The leadership team, led by CEO David Lopez, continues to focus on product innovation and global expansion. The company’s online content is live in markets across the US, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. AGS maintains offices in 14 locations across 9 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and several European and Latin American markets.
Key Products
Interactive / Online Gaming
Real-money online slots, table games, video poker, bingo, and tournament platforms; available via free-to-play app and cross-platform digital titles.
Lottery Content
Game content designed for state and municipal lottery programs, primarily in Brazil.
Slots (Class II, Class III, HHR)
High-performing slot games and cabinets including Orion Portrait, Starwall, Revel mechanical reel, and Orion Star cabinets; over 40,000 active games deployed.
Table Products
Proprietary card shufflers (Dex S, Pax S), progressive systems (Bonus Spin, Bonus Spin Xtreme), side bets, and table equipment.
Offices & Headcount
900 employees (approx.)