AGS (PlayAGS) AGS (PlayAGS)
A casino game company that launched in the US in 2005 as "American Gaming Systems." It started with Class II slots for Native American tribal casinos, then expanded into slots, table games, and online games, and is best known for the "Rakin' Bacon" series.
| English | AGS (PlayAGS) |
|---|---|
| Classification | Providers |
| Launched | 2005 (American Gaming Systems) |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, USA |
| Employees | 900+ |
| Locations | 14 sites in 9 countries |
| Ownership | Brightstar Capital Partners (acquired in 2025, about $1.1 billion) |
| Business | Slots, table games and shufflers, progressives, online (AGSi) |
| Flagship series | Rakin' Bacon series (since 2018) |
| Official site | playags.com |
Overview
AGS (PlayAGS) is a US casino game company that launched in 2005 under the name “American Gaming Systems.” At first, it mainly made “Class II” slot machines for casinos run by Native American tribes. Today it has 14 locations in 9 countries, and more than 900 people create slots, table games, and online games.
Changes in ownership
| Period | Details |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Launched as American Gaming Systems |
| 2013 | Acquired by private equity firm Apollo Global Management |
| 2018 | Listed on the New York Stock Exchange |
| 2018 | “Rakin’ Bacon” series launched and became the signature hit |
| July 2025 | Acquired by Brightstar Capital Partners for about 1.1 billion dollars, becoming a private company again |
What Are Class II Slots
US federal law divides games at Native American tribal casinos into three classes. Class II games determine results using bingo; the screen looks like a regular slot, but the win is actually decided by the result of a bingo draw in which multiple machines take part. Class III games, like regular casino slots, have an RNG inside the machine decide the result, and they can only be operated under a compact between the tribe and the state government. AGS started in the Class II market and has expanded into Class III and regular commercial casinos.
Business model
- Slots – several cabinets including Glow, Spectra, Rebel, and Orion
- Progressives – jackpot systems linking multiple machines (Jackpot types)
- Table games – proprietary table games and card shufflers
- Online (AGSi) – supplies popular land-based games to regulated online casinos
Rakin’ Bacon
“Rakin’ Bacon” is AGS’s signature series featuring a pig character. After the first title came out in 2018, several sequels followed, and it became the company’s most successful slot series. Breaking the piggy bank, collecting coins, and the jackpot structure are the core of the game.
Headquarters
AGS is headquartered in Las Vegas, USA.