Brightstar Capital Partners Completes Acquisition of PlayAGS for Approximately $1.1 Billion Dollars
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 30 2025
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Acquisition Announcement: Brightstar Capital Partners has successfully acquired PlayAGS, Inc. for approximately $1.1 billion, with AGS stockholders receiving $12.50 per share in cash, resulting in AGS becoming a privately held company.
Growth and Future Plans: AGS has experienced significant growth in recent years, doubling its global slot unit sales and increasing online gaming revenue, and aims to leverage its partnership with Brightstar to enhance innovation and expand into new markets.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
