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Affinity Gaming Appoints Mary Elizabeth Higgins Chief Financial Officer

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Affinity Gaming (“Affinity” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Mary Elizabeth Higgins as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Ms. Higgins has served as the Company’s interim CFO and Chief Operating Officer since June 2018.

For nearly 20 years, Ms. Higgins has held executive roles in the gaming sector, focusing on strategic financial management, capital formation, acquisition strategies and investor relations. Before joining Affinity, she was instrumental in establishing VICI Properties, a REIT spinoff from Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc. (CEOC), and served as its CFO. From 2014 to 2017, she was CFO of CEOC, the largest subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, where she oversaw finances across 38 casino locations in 14 U.S. states as well as in 5 countries. Earlier in her career, Ms. Higgins served as CFO at companies such as Global Cash Access Holdings, Inc., Herbst Gaming, Inc., the predecessor company of Affinity Gaming, and Camco, Inc.

Mary Beth is one of the top financial executives in the gaming sector, and we are pleased to welcome her to the Affinity team full time,” said James Zenni, Chairman of Affinity’s Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of Z Capital Partners. “With her prior experience, including 10 years at Affinity’s predecessor Herbst Gaming, she is uniquely qualified for this position, and I’m confident that she’s the right person to drive continued financial growth and value creation at Affinity as the gaming landscape continues to evolve.”

Mary Beth’s knowledge of Affinity Gaming, breadth of relevant financial experience and track record of success in our industry make her the ideal candidate to help us continue executing on our strategic priorities,” said Anthony “Tony” Rodio, Chief Executive Officer of Affinity Gaming. “I look forward to continuing to work together as we partner with our general managers across the portfolio to enhance the customer experience and deliver sustainable, long-term growth.”

“I am excited to lead Affinity’s financial team and look forward to continuing to partner with Z Capital, an experienced and proven investor in the gaming industry,” said Ms. Higgins. “Alongside Tony Rodio and the rest of the management team, I am eager to help capture Affinity’s significant growth potential, while continuing to deliver the high-quality service and personalized experience that are staples at Affinity properties around the country.”

Z Capital Partners, the private equity management arm of Z Capital Group, closed its take-private acquisition of Affinity in 2017.

About Affinity Gaming 
Affinity Gaming is a diversified casino gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The company’s casino operations consist of 11 casinos, five of which are located in Nevada, three in Colorado, two in Missouri and one in Iowa. For more information about Affinity Gaming, please visit its website: www.affinitygaming.com.

About Z Capital Group 
Z Capital is a privately held alternative asset management firm having over $2.3 billion of regulatory assets under management across complementary private equity and credit businesses. Z Capital manages both opportunistic, value-oriented private equity, and credit funds.

Z Capital’s investors are some of the largest and most sophisticated global institutional investors including public and corporate pension funds, university endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, central banks, and insurance companies.


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Spinomenal enhances Folktales Series with Story of Cinderella launch

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Leading iGaming content provider Spinomenal has unveiled its latest game to join the much-loved Folktales series, Story of Cinderella.

The game is presented within a 5×4 frame that is brought to life with a soft, enchanting soundtrack. The reels are positioned between two golden pillars and luxurious architecture, evoking a regal environment.

A glistening silver slipper, sparkling tiara, antique grandfather clock and a magical wand form the influential symbols in the main game. Free Spins can be accessed only when players find three or more Scattered Free Spins symbols and initially will grant 10 Free Spins.

Any player lucky enough to discover four Free Spins symbols will collect 25 Free Spins and five or more will secure a massive 100 Free Spins.

Once in the Free Spins round, a Cinderella Stacked Wild is randomly attached to one reel for each spin – it moves left and right for each additional spin. The Wild symbol represents all symbols except Free Spins and five Wild symbols on a winning line will pay out x3000 the bet line.

Spinomenal CO-CEO, Omer Henya commented: “Unlike the origins of the word, Cinderella, meaning someone whose attributes are unrecognised, this game instantly catches the attention. Its bright design is complemented by seamless gameplay and the chance for 100 Free Spins means players will have a ball.”

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F1 Icon Kicks Off SOFTSWISS New YouTube Series

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SOFTSWISS, a global provider of innovative iGaming solutions with over 15 years of experience, launches SOFTSWISS Excellence Talks. The YouTube series connects professionals with inspiring leaders from diverse industries, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration to spark fresh ideas and new perspectives.

SOFTSWISS Excellence Talks will feature renowned experts from various fields, offering practical advice and motivational insights for professionals across industries. New episodes will be regularly announced on SOFTSWISS’ social media platforms and YouTube channel.

The first episode features Formula 1 legend Rubens Barrichello, now Non-Executive Director in Latin America at SOFTSWISS, and Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS. In this insightful conversation, Rubens Barrichello reflects on his remarkable F1 journey, shares stories from his time working alongside Michael Schumacher at Ferrari, and explores how lessons from the racetrack can drive success in business.

Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, comments: “We are excited to share our experience and invite exceptional people to SOFTSWISS Excellence Talks to explore the intersections of business and their unique expertise. During these interviews, we aim to uncover commonalities across industries and inspire professionals with practical insights. This project is about learning from extraordinary people, helping businesses thrive, and empowering individuals to be more efficient, stronger, and truly enjoy what they do. In the first episode, Rubens offered incredible insights into teamwork, leadership, and life in one of the most competitive and innovative sports in the world.”

The YouTube show builds on a recent event at the company’s main development centre in Poznań, Poland. At this gathering, Rubens Barrichello delivered an inspiring motivational speech, engaged in a lively Q&A session with local professionals, and awarded prizes for the most thought-provoking questions raised during the discussion.

For a closer look at SOFTSWISS’ vision and innovation, ICE Barcelona 2025 attendees can join the team at Stand 2G42, where more strategies and insights will be shared.

 

About SOFTSWISS

SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.

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EGT at ICE Barcelona 2025: Get ready to be stunned

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EGT is prepared to make a long-lasting impression on visitors at ICE 2025, which will be held in Barcelona for the first time. The Bulgarian manufacturer of gaming equipment will showcase its compelling selection of bestsellers and high-potential new developments at one of the largest stands at the exhibition 3F30.

Among the novelties that will arouse the greatest interest will be 2 brand-new slot cabinets – 32-32 St and 32-32 Up. These models will certainly not go unnoticed by the event guests.

On display will be the newest addition to the company’s jackpot family – the 4-level Asian-themed Zhao Cai Shuang Yu. It will reveal the astonishing world of its 2 games, Prosperity Strike and Rising Coins.

The attendees will also be able to see and test the latest multigames from the Supreme Selection slot series. The Mega Supreme Fruits, Supreme Red, and Supreme Buy Bonus Prize Selection will present a lot of new slot titles, offering a perfect mix of fascinating themes, attractive bonus features, and great entertainment.

EGT will show its newest ETG developments as well. Among them will be the 32 T terminal, which will make its debut during the show. It will complement the company’s rich portfolio of ETG products, which are the preferred choice in numerous gaming venues around the world.

Expanding its offering, EGT will present the Supreme Series of game mixes, currently including the Supreme Roulette Union and Supreme Green Union multigames. Focusing exclusively on roulette, the Supreme Roulette Union blends the excitement of classic roulette gameplay with innovative jackpot systems and versatile features. Supreme Green Union combines popular games from the company’s portfolio with roulette, Keno, Baccarat, and Blackjack, offering players a unique and engaging experience.

Numerous new AWP and VLT products, created specifically for different markets, will also be at the visitors’ disposal, as well as the casino management system Spider, which will show its latest modules.

EGT Digital will also present its vast array of iGaming solutions, including instant and casino games, jackpots, and its in-house developed “all-in-one” betting platform X-Nave.

Nadia Popova, Chief Revenue Officer and VP Sales & Marketing at EGT, commented: “ICE is a very important event for us, which gives us the opportunity to meet with industry professionals from all over the world. We will welcome our current and potential new customers and partners at our stand to present them all new products from our portfolio, divided into zones, covering all gaming verticals. I believe in the positive potential of changes. That is why I think that the relocation of the show to Barcelona will open new business horizons and bring many opportunities for building fruitful partnerships, for which we as a company are ready. “

 

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