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Allied Esports Appoints Anthony A. Hung as CFO

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Allied Esports Entertainment, a global esports entertainment company, announced the appointment of Anthony A. Hung as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective September 24, 2019. After helping lead the successful business combination of Black Ridge Acquisition Corp., Allied Esports International, Inc. and WPT Enterprises, Inc., that formed the Company and was completed last month, Kenneth DeCubellis stepped down from his role as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on September 24, 2019. Mr. DeCubellis will remain with the Company through the end of the year as a consultant to help ensure a smooth transition.

Mr. Hung brings nearly 30 years of finance, strategy and operational expertise to Allied Esports Entertainment. Before joining the Company, he served as the CEO and CFO of Audio Design Experts, a privately held provider of premier audio solutions for leading consumer brands around the world. At Audio Design Experts, Mr. Hung established and oversaw all corporate activities including sales, marketing, finance, legal, operations, supply chain logistics, customer service and human resources. In his role, he successfully developed and implemented the company’s strategic plan targeting the high growth wireless smart audio market and oversaw the launch of five award-winning audio consumer products.

Prior to his role at Audio Design Experts, Mr. Hung held a number of financial and operational positions at companies primarily in the media and entertainment, software and venture capital industries. Mr. Hung was Senior Vice President, Business Development and Sales for Cooking.com where he oversaw the e-commerce services business as well as advertising sales operations. He also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Golden Eye Dealership Solutions, a software-as-a-service start-up focused on automotive dealerships. Prior to this, he was General Partner at DynaFund Ventures, a $220 million venture capital fund, and he also held positions of increasing responsibility in finance and strategy at The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS). He began his career as an investment banker at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities. Mr. Hung holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Anderson School at UCLA and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Harvard College.

“Tony is an experienced and talented executive whose track record demonstrates not only his keen understanding of finance and capital markets, but also his ability to create and execute operational strategies,” said Frank Ng, Chief Executive Officer of Allied Esports Entertainment. “I am confident Tony will effectively lead our finance functions and contribute more broadly to our success as a pioneer in the rapidly emerging multi-billion dollar competitive entertainment sector.”

Mr. Hung commented, “I am excited to join Allied Esports Entertainment’s senior management team and build on the significant progress already made to position the company for profitable growth. In an exciting and burgeoning industry, I am delighted to have the opportunity to draw on my experience to help us deliver top of the line in-person experiences, content and online services to our customers while increasing shareholder value.”

On behalf of the Company, Frank Ng stated, “I wish Ken the best in his future endeavors and would like to thank him for his partnership in ensuring a smooth CFO transition. Thanks in part to his efforts, Allied Esports Entertainment is in a great position to unlock tremendous business potential within our incredibly exciting industry.”

About Allied Esports Entertainment

Allied Esports Entertainment (NASDAQ: AESE) is a global esports entertainment venture dedicated to providing transformative live experiences, multiplatform content and interactive services to audiences worldwide through its strategic fusion of two powerful entertainment brands: Allied Esports and the World Poker Tour (WPT). Allied Esports Entertainment was created in August 2019 when Black Ridge Acquisition Corp. completed its business combination with Allied Esports and WPT Enterprises.

Allied Esports (alliedesports.gg) is an award-winning, innovative esports company comprised of a global network of dedicated esports properties and content production facilities. Its mission is to connect players, streamers and fans around the world through integrated arenas, including its flagship venue, HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas, its fleet of mobile esports trucks, the HyperX Esports Trucks, and affiliate members of the Allied Esports Property Network, which serve as both competition battlegrounds and everyday content generation hubs.

World Poker Tour (worldpokertour.com) is the premier name in internationally televised gaming and entertainment with brand presence in land-based tournaments, television, online, and mobile. WPT ignited the global poker boom in 2002 with the creation of its iconic television show, now in its 18th season, based on a series of high-stakes poker tournaments. ClubWPT.com is a unique online membership platform that offers inside access to the WPT.

For more information about Allied Esports Entertainment and its subsidiaries, please visit alliedesportsentertainment.com.


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Team Vitality announce Clément “CyvOph” Millard and Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu as new signings

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Today, Team Vitality is excited to announce the arrival of VALORANT players Clément “CyvOph” Millard and Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu the club’s elite roster.

French player CyvOph will join the VALORANT roster from Mandatory with immediate effect, while Sayonara has been loaned to DVM in the French VRL – French Challengers League.

20-year-old Frenchman Clément “CyvOph” Millard has officially joined Team Vitality’s VALORANT roster. CyvOph, formerly of Mandatory, is one of France’s top up-and-coming talents, with a plethora of French tournament wins under his belt, including the VALORANT Open Tour France 2022: Stage 2.

“CyvOph is an extremely motivated player that has shown great potential when working with the team.” says Daniel “Faded” Hwang, Head coach of Team Vitality’s VALORANT team. “His natural connection with the team and willingness to grow makes him the perfect fit.”

In addition to the signing of CyvOph, Team Vitality has also signed Moldovan prodigy Ștefan “Sayonara” Mîtcu on a pre-contract. Sayonara joins from DVM, and has been loaned back to the French organisation to further his development in the VALORANT scene. Regarded as one of Europe’s top prospects, Sayonara was named Stage MVP during the VALORANT Challengers 2025 France: Revolution Stage 1 semi-final earlier this year. He has also featured for Fnatic in numerous off-season tournaments, such as Red Bull Home Ground and the Riot Games ONE PRO INVITATIONAL 2024.

With the additions of CyvOph and Sayonara, Team Vitality has strengthened its position as one of Europe’s top VALORANT teams, following their VCT 2025: EMEA Kickoff win, and top-four finish at VALORANT Masters: Bangkok. The team will consist of Saif “Sayf” Jibraeel, Kimmie “Kicks” Laasner, Felipe “Less” de Loyola Basso, Nikita “Derke” Sirmitev, and Clément “CyvOph” Millard.

“We’re thrilled about the new additions to our VALORANT roster,” says Fabien “Neo” Divide, President of Team Vitality. “Securing one of France’s top talents in CyvOph reinforces our identity as one of the world’s leading organizations and with Sayonara joining, our roster is stronger than ever. Their skill, dedication, and synergy with the team put us in a great position for the challenges ahead. We can’t wait to see them in action and for our fans to support us on this journey.”

With CyvOph’s addition to the team, Nikita “trexx” Cherednichenko will move to the inactive roster.

The new-look roster will be first seen at the VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 1 – Group Stage, beginning on March 26, 2025.

 

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‘Nudge Me I’m Irish’: AGS Premieres Gold Nudge™ and Diamond Nudge™ at Graton Casino This St. Patrick’s Day

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AGS celebrated the world premiere of its first mechanical nudge games—Gold Nudge™ and Diamond Nudge™—on St. Patrick’s Day at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, California. The event marked the debut of these exciting new titles, exclusive to AGS’ Revel™ slot cabinet, the company’s first mechanical stepper product.

The evening kicked off with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony, where invited players enjoyed an exclusive first spin on the new games. To make the premiere even more memorable, a playful leprechaun roamed the casino floor, spreading St. Patrick’s Day cheer and handing out themed swag. The night culminated with a thrilling raffle drawing, where one lucky winner walked away with a Gold Nudge-logoed whiskey barrel to commemorate the event.

“The world premiere of Gold Nudge and Diamond Nudge at Graton Resort & Casino underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge entertainment,” said Brian Green, Chief Operating Officer of Graton Casino. “This groundbreaking slot machine sets a new benchmark in gaming, offering our guests an exceptional and exclusive experience.”

Gold Nudge and Diamond Nudge highlight AGS’ ability to adapt popular video game mechanics—such as nudges and wild multipliers—into a stepper format. These games feature up to 11 possible nudges, double and triple wild multipliers in Gold Nudge and watermark multipliers on bars and sevens on Diamond Nudge, and a 3-tier progressive jackpot to offer big wins.

These titles also showcase AGS’ ongoing success across multiple game formats. The company has made waves with its 3-reel products, excelling not only in mechanical stepper, but also in video slots and online real-money games. AGS has earned top spots on recent Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) performance reports for its 3-reel games across both land-based and online platforms, underscoring the widespread appeal and success of their game library.

Diamond Nudge will also be showcased at the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) tradeshow at the end of the month, where AGS will continue to showcase its innovative gaming solutions to an even wider audience.

 

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Vixio Selected As “Best RegTech Platform” in 2025 FinTech Breakthrough Awards Program

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Prestigious Annual Awards Program Recognizes Outstanding Financial Technology Products And Companies Around the World

Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, today announced that it has been named “Best RegTech Platform”  in the FinTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by FinTech Breakthrough, an independent market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies and products in the global FinTech market today.

The Vixio platform delivers actionable compliance intelligence to over 180 jurisdictions worldwide, focusing on payments and gambling. The fully interactive platform comes with self-service tools for complete control over the information flow. Its filters and search engines, monitors and alerts, and self-service tools empower users to tailor information to their needs.

Vixo’s AI-enhanced technology enables customers to integrate data, information and insights seamlessly into their daily workflows. Dashboards and customisable watchlists enable real-time tracking of regulatory developments in target jurisdictions or for certain business lines. Additionally, the recently added VIQ AI Search utilises state-of-the-art LLM Claude 3.5 Sonnet, allowing users to interrogate the data on the platform for specific insights.

At the core of Vixio’s solution is an expert team of analysts and researchers. These experts regularly spend time with lawmakers, regulators and industry participants to understand regulatory issues, and then deliver timely expert insights to help clients navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.

“Compliance teams can no longer rely on manual research to stay ahead of the curve—that’s why they partner with Vixio. The payments and gambling space are two highly regulated industries, making it critical to adhere to licensing obligations, adapt to changing regulations – especially between jurisdictions and product types, and identify growth opportunities,” said Steve Johansson, Managing Director, FinTech Breakthrough. “The Vixio platform combines their expertise with advanced technology to prioritise relevant intelligence, helping compliance teams cut through the noise. We’re proud to name them 2025’s ‘Best RegTech Platform!’”

The FinTech Breakthrough Awards is the premier awards program founded to recognise the FinTech innovators, leaders and visionaries from around the world in a range of categories, including Digital Banking, Personal Finance, Cryptocurrencies, Lending, Payments, Investments, RegTech, InsurTech and many more.

“We’ve designed our platform to save our clients significant time, and ensure users can identify areas of compliance that may become areas of risk or vulnerability to their business if left unaddressed. By harnessing advanced technology, we’re essentially removing time-consuming and resource-heavy manual searches and lowering costs,” said Mike Woolfrey, CEO, Vixio. “We’re overwhelmed with gratitude to accept this award from FinTech Breakthrough. Going into the next 12 months, In response to client feedback, we plan to expand coverage to new verticals and jurisdictions while continuing to enhance platform functionality.”  

Additionally, Vixio’s new Horizon Scanning feature is supported with data to project market outcomes. It provides users with links to the original legislative texts and references so users and external legal counsel can analyse and interpret the regulations themselves. Vixio’s intuitive interface and search menus help compliance analysts explore growth opportunities proactively with a clear understanding of the regulations in given jurisdictions for each product and service. Additional bespoke tools and functionality allow users to integrate data seamlessly into their daily workflow and to export intelligence for reporting.

To learn more about simplifying compliance management with Vixio’s award-winning regulatory intelligence solutions, visit vixio.com.

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