PlayAGS Annual Report 2021

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Table of ContentsUNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021or ☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934for the transition period from to . Commission file number 001-38357 PLAYAGS, INC.(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Nevada46-3698600(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 6775 S. Edmond St., Ste #300Las Vegas, NV 89118(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)(702) 722-6700 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant toSection 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol Name of each exchange on which registeredCommon Stock, $0.01 par value AGS New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during thepreceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for thepast 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerginggrowth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of theExchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☐Accelerated filer ☒Non-accelerated filer ☐Smaller reporting company ☐Emerging growth company ☒ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revisedfinancial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control overfinancial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its auditreport. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒ As of June 30, 2021, the market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $276,572,419(1). Such aggregate marketvalue was computed by reference to the closing price of the common stock as reporting on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2021. As of March 8, 2022,there were 36,967,910 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding. (1) For this purpose only, "non-affiliates" excludes directors and executive officers. Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS1 PART I ITEM 1BUSINESS2 ITEM 1ARISK FACTORS12 ITEM 1BUNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS29 ITEM 2PROPERTIES29 ITEM 3LEGAL PROCEEDINGS29 ITEM 4MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES29 PART II ITEM 5MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OFEQUITY SECURITIES29 ITEM 6[RESERVED]31 ITEM 7MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS31 ITEM 7AQUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK49 ITEM 8FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA50 ITEM 9CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE50 ITEM 9ACONTROLS AND PROCEDURES50 ITEM 9BOTHER INFORMATION50 ITEM 9CDISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS50 PART III ITEM 10DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE51 ITEM 11EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION55 ITEM 12SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDERMATTERS63 ITEM 13CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE65 ITEM 14PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES66 PART IV ITEM 15EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE66 ITEM 16FORM 10–K SUMMARY68 SIGNATURES69 Table of Contents CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include any statements that address future results oroccurrences. In some cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could” or thenegatives thereof. Generally, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “project,” “plan” and similar expressions identifyforward-looking statements. In particular, statements about our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performancecontained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K in Item 1. “Business,” Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis ofFinancial Condition and Results of Operations” are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements that are not historicalfacts, including statements concerning our possible or assumed future actions and business strategies. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe theseexpectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known andunknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of our control, which could cause our actual results, performance orachievements to differ materially from any results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks,uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to: •risks associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic on our business operations, financial performance, results of operations, materialprocurement, financial positions; •our ability to effectively compete with numerous domestic and foreign businesses; •our ability to provide financing on favorable terms compared with our competitors; •our ability to adapt to and offer products that keep pace with evolving technology related to our businesses; •our ability to develop, enhance and/or introduce successful gaming concepts and game content, and recognize changes in player and operatorpreferences in participation games, which may adversely affect demand for our products; •changing economic conditions and other factors that adversely affect the casino and gaming industry, the play levels of our participation games,product sales and our ability to collect outstanding receivables from our customers; •the effect of our substantial indebtedness on our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations, and our ability to react to changes in theeconomy or our industry and make debt service payments; •changing regulations, new interpretations of existing laws, or delays in obtaining or maintaining required licenses or approvals, which may affect ourability to operate in existing markets or expand into new jurisdictions; •our history of operating losses and a significant accumulated deficit; •changes in the legal and regulatory scheme governing Native American gaming markets, including the ability to enforce contractual rights on NativeAmerican land, which could adversely affect revenues; •our ability to realize satisfactory returns on money lent to new and existing customers to develop or expand gaming facilities or to acquire gamingroutes; •failures in our systems or information technology, which could disrupt our business and adversely impact our results; •slow growth in the development of new gaming jurisdictions or the number of new casinos, declines in the rate of replacement of existing gamingmachines, and ownership changes and consolidation in the casino industry; •legislation in states and other jurisdictions which may amend or repeal existing gaming legislation; •intellectual property rights of others, which may prevent us from developing new products and services, entering new markets, or may expose us toliability or costly litigation; •our ability to complete future acquisitions and integrate those businesses successfully; •our dependence on the security and integrity of our systems and products; •the effect of natural events in the locations in which we or our customers, suppliers or regulators operate; •failure of our suppliers and contract manufacturers to meet our performance and quality standards or requirements could result in additional costsor loss of customers; •risks related to operations in foreign countries and outside of traditional U.S. jurisdictions; •foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; •quarterly fluctuation of our business; •risks associated with, or arising out of, environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; •product defects which could damage our reputation and our results of operations; •changes to the Class II regulatory scheme; •state compacts with our existing Native American tribal customers, which may reduce demand for our Class II game and make it difficult tocompete against larger companies in the tribal Class III market; •decreases in our revenue share percentage in our participation agreements with Native American tribal customers; •adverse local economic, regulatory or licensing changes in Oklahoma, Washington or Texas, the states in which the majority of our revenue hasbeen derived, or material decreases in our revenue with our largest customers; •dependence on the protection of our intellectual property and proprietary information and our ability to license intellectual property from thirdparties; •failure to attract, retain and motivate key employees; •certain restrictive open source licenses requiring us to make the source code of some of our products available to third parties and potentiallygranting third parties certain rights to the software; •reliance on hardware, software and games licensed from third parties, and on technology provided by third-party vendors; •dependence on our relationships with service providers; •maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting; •our ability to maintain current customers on favorable terms; •our ability to enter new markets and potential new markets; •our ability to capitalize on the expansion of Internet or other forms of interactive gaming or other trends and changes in the gaming industries; •changes in tax regulation and results of tax audits, which could affect results of operations; •our ability to generate sufficient cash to serve all of our indebtedness in the future; and •the other factors discussed under Item 1A. “Risk Factors.” Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statementsare made only as of the date of this Annual Report. We do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to update any such statements or topublicly announce the results of any revisions to any such statements to reflect future events or developments unless required by federal securities law.New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all such factors. 1Table of Contents PART IITEM 1. BUSINESS. Unless the context indicates otherwise, or unless specifically stated otherwise, references to the “Company”, “PlayAGS”, “AGS”, “we”, “our” and “us” referto PlayAGS, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. Overview We are a Nevada corporation formed and incorporated originally in Delaware in August 2013 and then reincorporated in Nevada in December 2017. We wereformed to acquire, through one of our indirect wholly owned subsidiaries, 100% of the equity in AGS Capital, LLC (“AGS Capital”) from AGS Holdings, LLC(“AGS Holdings”). AGS Capital was a supplier of Electronic Gaming Machines (“EGMs”) primarily to Class II Native American gaming jurisdictions. We are a leading designer and supplier of EGMs and other products and services for the gaming industry. Since 2014, we have expanded our product line-up to include: (i) Class III EGMs for commercial and Native American casinos permitted to operate Class III EGMs, (ii) table game products and (iii)interactive products, all of which we believe provide us with growth opportunities as we expand in markets where we currently have limited or no presence.For the year ended December 31, 2021, approximately 79% of our total revenue was generated through recurring contracted lease agreements whereby weplace EGMs and table game products at our customers’ gaming facilities under either a revenue sharing agreement (we receive a percentage of therevenues that these products generate) or fee-per-day agreement (we receive a daily or monthly fixed fee per EGM or table game product), or recurringrevenue from our Interactive gaming operations. We operate our business in three distinct segments: EGMs, Table Products and Interactive. Eachsegment's activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, installation and servicing of a distinct product line. Our Operations We provide customers with EGMs, table products, ancillary table product equipment, systems software, computer hardware, signage and other equipmentfor operation within their gaming facilities. In return we receive either cash for sold items, or a share of the revenue generated by these products andsystems, either as a flat monthly fee or a daily fee. The determination of whether our agreement results in a revenue share, monthly fee, or daily feearrangement is generally governed by local gaming jurisdictions. For our revenue share arrangements on EGM products, we have historically sharedbetween 15% and 20% of the revenues generated by the EGMs. Under our agreements for EGMs, we participate in selecting the mix of titles, maintain andservice the equipment and oversee certain promotional efforts. When sold, we offer the majority of our products with an optional parts and service contract.For Table Products we typically license table games and lease related equipment for which we receive monthly royalty and lease payments. We also leaseand sell roulette and baccarat signs as well as a single deck card shuffler for poker tables, Dex S, as well as our new second shuffler, the Pax S single-deck shuffler. Our Interactive segment generates revenues from (1) business-to-customer ("B2C") social products where consumers purchase virtual coinsused to play social casino games, (2) business-to-business ("B2B") social products where we obtain a percentage of monthly revenue generated by thewhite label casino apps that we build and operate for our customers, and (3) real-money gaming (“RMG”) revenues, which are earned primarily based on apercentage of the revenue produced by the games on our platform as well as monthly platform fees and initial integration fees. In support of our businessand operations, we employ a professional staff including field service technicians, production, sales, account management, marketing, technology andgame development, licensing and compliance and finance. Our corporate headquarters are located in Las Vegas, Nevada, which serves as the primary location for the executive management and administrativefunctions such as finance, legal, human resources, licensing and compliance. Our licensing and compliance division oversees the application and renewalof our corporate gaming licenses, findings of suitability for key officers and directors. Our product compliance and jurisdictional engineering division locatedin Atlanta oversees certification of our gaming equipment and systems for specific jurisdictions as well as coordinating gaming equipment and softwareshipping and on-site and remote service of our equipment with gaming authorities. Our field service technicians are responsible for installing, maintaining and servicing our gaming products and systems. Our EGM and Table Products fieldservice operation including our call center, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, is managed out of our Oklahoma facility. We can alsoaccess most of our Class II EGMs and systems remotely from approved remote locations to provide software updates and routine maintenance. In addition,our EGM and system production facilities are located in and managed out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Atlanta, Georgia, and Mexico City, Mexico. Sales, product management and account management are managed through our various locations and are located throughout the jurisdictions in which wedo business. Sales and account management oversee the customer relationship at the individual location as well as at the corporate level and areresponsible for developing new customer relationships. Account management is in charge of running on-site promotions and corporate sponsorshipprograms. In addition, our marketing team is in charge of general corporate marketing, including advertisements and participation at industry trade shows. We employ game developers, software and system programmers, project managers and other development and administrative staff that oversee our internalgame development efforts and manage third party relationships. Our EGM technology and game development operates primarily out of our Atlanta,Georgia, and Sydney, Australia locations and to a lesser extent out of our locations in Las Vegas, Nevada, Austin, Texas and most recently, Reno, Nevada.Our Table Products technology and development operates primarily out of our Las Vegas, Nevada location. We have Interactive development teams in TelAviv, Israel and, Hinckley, United Kingdom, and independent contractors in Kiev, Ukraine. Products We provide our casino customers with high-performing Class II and Class III EGMs for the tribal and commercial gaming markets, more than 60 uniquetable products offerings, ancillary table products equipment, systems software, computer hardware, signage, and other equipment for operation withingaming facilities such as our newly introduced single deck card shuffler. In our AGS Interactive segment, we offer a vast library of casino-themed social andmobile games, B2B social casino solutions available to land-based casino customers, and an RMG platform and library of games for online operators. 2Table of Contents EGM Segment EGMs constitute our largest segment, representing 91.6% of our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021. In 2021, we had a library of 545proprietary game titles that we delivered on our state-of-the-art EGM cabinets. These include our premium lease-only cabinets Orion Starwall, Orion CurvePremium, Orion Rise, and Big Red ("Colossal Diamonds"). Also, our core cabinets that are available for sale and lease include the Orion Portrait, OrionSlant, Orion Curve, Orion Upright and ICON. In addition to providing complete EGM units, we offer conversion kits, which are essentially softwarecontaining new games that allow existing game titles to be converted to other game titles offered within that operating platform. We design all of our cabinets with the intention of capturing the attention of players on casino floors while aiming to maximize operator profits. We offer ourcustomers the option of either leasing or purchasing our EGMs and associated gaming systems. Currently, we derive a substantial portion of our revenuesfrom EGMs installed under revenue sharing or fee-per-day lease agreements, also known as “participation” agreements, and we refer to such revenuegeneration as our “participation model”. We deliver our content on the cabinets below: Premium - Lease-Only Cabinets Orion Starwall – The Orion Starwall video display, first introduced at the Global Gaming Expo 2019 and launched in the spring of 2020, is an award-winningmerchandising innovation for our premium Orion Portrait games. A first-of-its kind, the large format, fully modular free-standing Starwall video displaycombines hundreds of direct view LED tiles to create a seamless video backdrop designed to attract players from across the floor. Fitting securely withbanks of premium Orion Portrait games, the Starwall adds attraction through high-impact motion graphics complementary to the game theme. In 2021,the Orion Starwall was nominated for an EKG Slot Award for ’Top Performing NEW Cabinet - Premium'. Orion Curve Premium – The Orion Curve Premium is our premium cabinet of the Orion Curve, premium hardware and merchandising adds to theexperience, with a 10-foot showcase platform designed for 4-pods or 5-pods. Featuring an eye-catching 360-degree video display and theme-specificilluminated wedge spacers, the package provides an intimate, theater-like gameplay experience designed for social distancing yet community-stylecelebration on the circular overhead display. Orion Rise – Unveiled at the Global Gaming Expo in 2019, this premium tower platform is one of the three recurring-revenue-only revenue model cabinets.This dual screen cabinet features a 55 inch 4K top monitor to stand out on casino floors. Available for Class III and Class II markets, the Orion Rise offersexclusive titles with high-impact graphics to showcase the cabinet’s attention-grabbing form. Big Red - Big Red is a premium cabinet focused on simple, classic spinning-reel gameplay. At 8’ tall and 8’ wide, its massive size and bright red colorcommands attention on the casino floor and creates a community-style gaming experience. Currently available with our top-performing game title ColossalDiamonds, Big Red is engineered for both Class II and Class III jurisdictions. In 2019 and in 2020, the Big Red Colossal Diamonds was nominated for anEKG Slot Award for ‘Top-Performing Proprietary Branded Game’. In 2021, the Big Red Colossal Diamonds was nominated for an EKG Slot Award for ’TopPerforming Premium Game’. Our Premium titles, offered on our lease-only cabinets, include an assortment of compelling features that maximize the capabilities of the hardware. OurPremium titles include unique and niche titles that provide a distinctive player experience and are targeted at increasing floor space in both existing andnew jurisdictions. Top-performing titles include Colossal Diamonds and Colossal Stars. Core - For Sale and Lease Cabinets Orion Portrait - The Orion Portrait is the flagship of the Orion cabinet family. Full-color LED lights surround the Orion Portrait’s 42-inch HD LCDtouchscreen monitor, capable of changing colors and patterns on each machine or across entire banks of machines in a manner that corresponds to eachfeature within the game. This cabinet has known continued success with the high-performing game titles such as Fu Nan Fu Nu and Rakin’ Bacon! Orion Slant –The Orion Slant features the same distinctive U-shaped lighting as the Orion Portrait. The Orion Slant features dual LCD HD monitors, andthe latest HD audio for a cinematic surround-sound experience and introduces the Orion design language in the previously untapped slant dual-screencabinet market segment. Orion Curve – Launched in 2020, the Orion Curve features an LCD Ultra HD curved portrait monitor for a more immersive game-play experience. The 49-inch curved touchscreen portrait monitor features 4K resolution for cinematic slot entertainment highlighted by spectacular color, breathtaking contrast, andincredible detail. Our signature Orion U-shaped lighting design showcases this striking platform with more than 400 game-controlled LED lights that changecolor based on game events, music, and sounds. In 2021, the Orion Curve was nominated for an EKG Slot Award for ’Top Performing NEW Cabinet - Core’. Orion Upright - In 2019, we launched the Orion Upright, which provides us with a third dual-screen option, a form factor widely represented on casinofloors. This new core cabinet features dual 27 inch displays, a 21.5 inch LCD topper, and the Orion's signature U-shaped lighting design featuring 420game-synchronized full color LED lights. Sharing many titles from our ICON and Orion Slant game library, the Orion Upright provides our customers moreflexibility to choose the best dual-screen form factor suited to their casino and access to a wide library of themes in both Class II and Class III markets. ICON – Our classic ICON cabinet offers modern design with seamless integration of light and sound, ergonomic features, and stunning visual effects tocomplement our engaging game content and play mechanics. The ICON is equipped with two flush- mounted 23 inch HD LCDs, an integrated soundsystem, and two subtle light panels surrounding the LCD monitors, synchronized to on-screen events enhancing game features, building anticipation,celebrating big wins, and highlighting bonus events. The ICON cabinet has been instrumental since its introduction and has been the single biggest growthdriver for our business due to its reliability and deep portfolio of games. Our core titles are targeted at maintaining and growing our current installed base. Top-performing core titles include Fu Nan Fu Nu, Rakin' Bacon! andGolden Wins, which are some of the highest-performing games in the market today. We design our core titles to provide a universal appeal. 3Table of Contents Table Products In addition to our existing portfolio of EGMs, we also offer our customers more than 60 unique table products, including live felt table games, side bets,progressives, card shufflers, signage, and other ancillary table game equipment. Our table products are designed to enhance the table games section ofthe casino floor (commonly known as “the pit”). Over the past 10 years, there has been a trend of introducing side bets on blackjack tables to increase thegame’s overall hold. Our table products segment offers a full suite of side bets and specialty table games that capitalize on this trend, and we believe thatthis segment will serve as an important growth engine for our company by generating further cross-selling opportunities with our EGM offerings. Asof December 31, 2021, we had placed 4,701 table products domestically and internationally. Based on the number of products placed, we believe we arepresently a leading supplier of table products to the gaming industry. Our premium game titles, among other, include Criss Cross Poker, Jackpot Hold’em, Chase The Flush, and 3 Card Blitz. This segment of the tableproduct business provides an area for growth and expansion in the marketplace, as the industry’s revenues are currently primarily dominated by a singlecompetitor, and we have recently expanded our sales efforts to cover greater territory. The game mechanics of our proprietary, premium titles take classicpublic domain games and offer a twist on game play that increases volatility while simultaneously increasing hold for operators. This means playersexperience larger wins, which keeps them engaged in the games for longer periods of time, and operators have the potential to earn incremental revenue. Our top-performing side-bet games include Buster Blackjack, War Blackjack, In-Bet, Push Your Luck, and Trifecta Blackjack. Bonus Spin Blackjack is a first-of-its kind wheel-based table product progressive side-bet solution that uses built-in, light-up bet sensors, a tablet-styledealer interface, and a progressive engine that is fully customizable. Operators can offer anything from a progressive top prize, a fixed top prize, or anexperience-based top prize. Sophisticated 3D graphics and a double-sided display draws players into the game and show prizes, results, and bet limits.By adding Bonus Spin Blackjack to any of their table products, operators can instantly be more effective at marketing their games by offering customizableprizes that target specific player segments, resulting in more player excitement, interaction, and a potential increase in revenues and visits. In addition,Bonus Spin can be easily added to any of our table products, providing substantial growth opportunities. Bonus Spin Blackjack was recognized among theTop 20 Most Innovative Gaming & Technology Products Awards of 2017. Due to our success with Bonus Spin Blackjack, in 2020 we introduced an upgraded table game progressive side bet system called Bonus Spin Xtreme,with full launch occurring in 2021. This next generation of Bonus Spin features three concentric wheels, enabling Bonus Spin Xtreme to award allparticipating players with a community prize, as well as award one player position with an enhanced prize which may be a progressive jackpot. Bonus SpinXtreme can link all community-style table games like roulette, baccarat, and craps, while enabling all participating players to be rewarded with acommunity prize games within a casino and offer a single shared progressive jackpot – a feat which has not previously been accomplished with anyproduct in any casino. In 2021, Bonus Spin Xtreme won the Gold award in the Gaming & Technologies Awards at Global Gaming Expo. Another AGS progressive innovation is the STAX Progressive, which offers multi-level and must-hit-by progressive jackpots that can be added to basictable games like blackjack, as well as AGS proprietary table games like Criss Cross Poker and Jackpot Hold'em. This game, with its eye-catching,colorful display advertising the progressive levels, and the opportunity for players to win more, won the top award for table innovation in the 2019 Gaming &Technology Awards and the Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming & Technology Products Awards of 2017. In 2019, AGS introduced STAX Progressive 2.0, whichadded new features in high demand by casino operators including O-WAP functionality with single and multi-site meters. The upgraded STAX 2.0 graphicsfeature seasonal themes, winning hands tied to jackpot levels, larger game logos, and scrolling messages at the bottom. One of the newer areas of our Table Products segment consists of ancillary equipment offerings to table games, such as card shufflers, table signage, andour ACOT chip tray, which provide casino operators a greater variety of choice in the marketplace. This product segment includes baccarat signage,animated roulette readerboards, and our highly anticipated single-card shuffler, Dex S. The Dex S shuffler features a streamlined design with fewer movingparts, making it exceptionally functional, economical, and reliable, and it easily fits into existing table cutouts so casino operators can seamlessly installwithout changing their current layouts or replacing any tables. At the Global Gaming Expo in 2019, we introduced our second shuffler, the Pax S single-deck pack shuffler, which launched in late 2021. We believe that the table equipment area of our business holds many opportunities for growth, as thetechnology currently installed in the signage and readerboard areas are in a replacement cycle. Interactive We operate a Business-to-Business ("B2B") game aggregation platform for online real-money gaming ("RMG") operators. Through our remote gamingserver, we deliver a library of more than 1,000 games, many of which are AGS titles, developed by our internal game-development studios. We also partnerwith a host of third-party game developers to offer game content across mobile, desktop, and social channels – delivering an experience wherever andwhenever players want to engage. AGS also offers Business-to-Consumer (“B2C”) free-to-play social casino apps that players across the globe can enjoy anytime online or on their mobiledevice. Our B2C social casino games operate on a free-to-play model, whereby game players may collect virtual currency or other virtual consumablegoods (collectively referred to as “virtual goods” or “virtual currency”) free of charge or the player may purchase additional virtual goods. Our social casinolibrary includes over 600 game titles in a variety of different games, including video slots, spinning reels, video poker, blackjack, bingo, and tournaments.Our most popular app, Lucky Play Casino, offers mobile players all the thrills of Vegas casinos. Players can choose from dozens of AGS player-favoriteslot games, as well as other casino classics like video poker, blackjack, and bingo. Our apps also feature in-app tournaments, rumbles, VIP bonuses, andunique interactive challenges. Other Segment Information Customers and marketing. We market our products to casinos and other legal gaming establishments around the world with our domestic and internationalsales force and several domestic and international distributors and/or representatives. We believe the quality and breadth of our customer base is a strongtestament to the effectiveness and performance of our product offerings, technological innovation, and customer service. Our customer baseincludes leading casino operators in leading established gaming markets such as the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Our customers includelarge tribal customers like the Chickasaw Nation, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and well-known corporate customers such as MGM Resorts, CaesarsEntertainment, as well as many other commercial and tribal casinos. 4Table of Contents Our products and the locations in which we may sell them are subject to the licensing and product approval requirements by various national, state,provincial, and tribal jurisdictional agencies that regulate gaming around the world. See “Regulation and Licensing” section below. We lease and sell ourproducts, with an emphasis on leasing versus selling. We service the products we lease and offer service packages to customers who purchase productsfrom us. Product supply. We obtain most of the parts for our products from outside suppliers, including both off-the-shelf items as well as components manufacturedto our specifications. We also manufacture parts in-house that are used for product assembly and for servicing existing products. We generally performwarehousing, quality control, final assembly and shipping from our facilities in Atlanta, Mexico City and Oklahoma City, although small inventories aremaintained and repairs are performed by our field service employees. We believe that our sources of supply for components and raw materials are adequateand that alternative sources of materials are available. These sources may be affected by adverse global factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Manufacturing Manufacturing commitments are generally based on projected quarterly demand from customers. We have manufacturing agreements to build our gamingcabinets with multiple manufacturing vendors. We believe we have limited concentration risk with any one of these vendors, because we own the rights toour cabinet designs and thus have the ability to change manufacturers in the event of a dispute. We believe any of these vendors would be able to build ourgaming cabinets for titles on any platform. As the supplier base is large, we are able to gain competitive pricing and delivery on any of our cabinets andhave limited risk in supply disruptions. However, as a result of the disruption in global supply chains precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, there hasbeen an increase in the price of components used in our EGMs and a significant increase in freight costs for the transportation of our products. Our primary EGM and Table Products production facility is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Production at this facility includes assembling andrefurbishing gaming machines, parts support and purchasing. We also assemble EGMs in our Mexico City, Mexico facility at lower volume to support theMexican market. System production is based at our Atlanta, Georgia office, where our system design team and our U.S. research and development teamare based. Field service technicians are located in various jurisdictions throughout the United States and Mexico and are dispatched from centralized call centers.They are responsible for installing, maintaining and servicing the EGMs, table games and systems. Customers We believe the quality and breadth of our customer base is a strong testament to the effectiveness and quality of our product offerings, technologicalinnovation and customer service. At the core of our relationship with our customers is our participation model, which aligns our financial incentives withthose of our customers through a shared dependence on the games’ performance. The combination of our customer-aligned participation model, qualitycustomer service and strong game performance has allowed us to develop long-term relationships with our tribal and commercial casino customers. Ourtop participation customers have been with us for more than a decade, and we believe that we maintain long-term relationships with key customer decision-makers. We have historically offered select existing and prospective customers an upfront payment, or placement fee, in exchange for exclusive rights to apercentage of their floor space. To a lesser extent, we have offered financing for casino development and expansion projects. In addition to our long-termrelationships and contractual arrangements, the consistent demand for our games from the loyal, repeat players of our games further ensures our strongpresence on our customers’ casino floors. Within the Native American tribal market, we provide both Class II and Class III games. We also serve customers in commercial, video lottery terminal,charity bingo and route-based markets. Oklahoma is our largest market and our gaming products in the state accounted for approximately 28% of our total revenue for the year ended December31, 2021. Our largest customer is the Chickasaw Nation, a Native American gaming operator in Oklahoma, which accounted for approximately 12% of ourtotal revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021. Washington is our second largest domestic market and our gaming products in the state accountedfor approximately 9% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021. Texas is our third largest domestic market and our gaming products in thestate accounted for approximately 9% of our total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we did not receive more than 10% of our total revenue from any of our other customers. Customer Contracts We derive the majority of our gaming revenues from participation agreements, whereby we place EGMs and systems, along with our proprietary and otherlicensed game content, at a customer’s facility in return for either a share of the revenues that these EGMs and systems generate or a daily fee. Forlicensed table products and related equipment, we typically receive monthly royalty payments. We measure the performance of our domestic installedbase of participation EGMs on the net win per day per machine, often referred to as the win per day, or “WPD”. Under our participation agreements, weearn a percentage of the win per day of our domestic installed base of participation EGMs. Our standard contracts are no longer than one to three years in duration and may contain auto-renewal provisions for an additional term. Most of ourcontracts give the customer the ability to cancel the lease and return the games to the Company, a provision which renders the contracts effectively month-to-month contracts. Our contracts generally specify the number of EGMs and other equipment to be provided, revenue share, daily fee or other pricing,provisions regarding installation, training, service and removal of the machines, and other terms and conditions standard in the industry. In somecircumstances, we enter into trial agreements with customers that provide a free or fee-based trial period, during which such customers may use our EGMsor table products. Each trial agreement lays out the terms of payment should the customer decide to continue using our machines. The Company enters into development agreements and placement fee agreements with certain customers to secure floor space under lease agreementsfor its gaming machines. Amounts paid in connection with the development agreements are repaid to the Company in accordance with the terms of theagreement, whereas placements fees are not reimbursed. For development agreements in the form of a loan, interest income is recognized on therepayment of the loan based on the stated rate or, if not stated explicitly in the development agreement, on an imputed interest rate. If the stated interestrate is deemed to be other than a market rate or zero, a discount is recorded on the loan receivable as a result of the difference between the stated andmarket rate and a corresponding intangible asset is recorded. These agreements have typically been longer-term contracts, ranging from four to sevenyears depending on the amount of financing provided, market, and other factors. 5Table of Contents We generally make efforts to obtain waivers of sovereign immunity in our contracts with Native American customers. However, we do not always obtainthese provisions and when we do, they can be limited in scope. There is no guarantee that we will continue or improve our ability to get this term in futurecontracts. While we have not had any experience with contract enforceability vis-à-vis our Native American customers, we are cognizant of recent casesinvolving other parties dealing with waivers of sovereign immunity. Those cases put into question how sovereign immunity may be viewed by courts in thefuture. In the event that we enter into contracts with Native American customers in the future that do not contain a waiver of sovereign immunity, suchcontracts may be practically unenforceable. Our game sale contracts are typical of those in the industry. They specify the general terms and conditions of the sale, equipment and services to beprovided, as well as pricing and payment terms. In some cases, we provide the central server that is used to operate the purchased equipment on a leaseand charge a fee-per-day based on the number of gaming machines connected to the server. For our Interactive segment, we enter into agreements whereby revenues are generated from (1) B2C social products where customers purchase virtualcoins to play social casino games, (2) B2B social products where we obtain a percentage of monthly revenue generated by the white label casino apps thatwe build and operate for our customers, and (3) B2B RMG revenues which are earned primarily based on a percentage of the revenue produced by thegames on our game aggregation platform that we provide to certain online RMG operators as well as monthly platform fees and initial integration fees. Research and Development We conduct research and development through an internal team to develop new gaming systems and gaming content. Research and development costsconsist primarily of salaries and benefits, travel and expenses and other professional services. As of December 31, 2021, we employ 286 game developers,software and system programmers, project managers and other development and administrative staff that oversee internal game development efforts andmanage third party relationships. The technology and game development division for the EGM segment operates primarily out of our Atlanta, Georgia,Austin, Texas, Reno, Nevada and Sydney, Australia locations as well as a studio in Las Vegas, Nevada that primarily supports our Table Productssegment. We also have development and support teams for our Interactive segment in Tel Aviv, Israel. Additionally, we hire independent contractors in theUkraine to support the online operations of AGS iGaming. The Company does not have customer-sponsored research and development costs. Intellectual Property We use a combination of internally developed and third-party intellectual property, all of which we believe maintain and enhance our competitive position andprotect our products. Such intellectual property includes owned or licensed patents, patent applications, trademarks, and trademark applications in theUnited States. In addition, we have rights in intellectual property in certain foreign jurisdictions. Some of these rights, however, are shared with third parties,including in an industry wide manufacturers’ patent pool. Additionally, pursuant to our license agreements with third-party game developers, we license anddistribute gaming software. We also have pooling arrangements with third parties, whereby all parties to such arrangement are permitted to use certainintellectual property contributed to the pool. Competition We encounter competition from other designers, manufacturers and operators of EGMs, table products, social casino and real-money gaming games. Ourcompetitors range from small, localized companies to large, multi-national corporations, several of which have substantial resources and market share. Our competitors for the live casino floor gaming machines include, but are not limited to, International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”), Scientific GamesCorporation (“Scientific Games”), Aristocrat Technologies Inc. (“Aristocrat”), Everi Holdings Inc. (“Everi”), Konami Co. Ltd. (“Konami”), Ainsworth GameTechnology Ltd., and Galaxy Gaming, Inc. Additionally, there are hundreds of non-gaming companies that design and develop social casino games andapps and real-money gaming products and services. Many of our competitors are large, well-established companies with substantially larger operatingstaffs and greater capital resources and have been engaged in the design, manufacture and operation of gaming products for many years. Some of thesecompanies contain significant intellectual property including patents in gaming technology and hardware design, systems and game play and trademarks.In addition, the larger competitors contain significantly larger content portfolios and content development capability and resources, are licensed in marketsthroughout the United States, and have international distribution. IGT, Scientific Games, Aristocrat, and Konami all have a presence in the back-officeaccounting and player tracking business which expands their relationship with casino customers. Aristocrat and Everi are our primary competitors in theClass II market. To compete effectively, we must, among other things, continue to develop high-performing, innovative games for the Class II and Class III markets, provideexcellent service and support to our existing customers, effectively manage our installed base of participation gaming machines, expand our library ofproprietary content, develop niche products with strong appeal to both local and next generation players, be first to market in new non-traditional markets,implement effective marketing and sales functions, and offer competitive pricing and terms on our participation and sale agreements. Seasonality We experience fluctuations in revenues and cash flows from quarter to quarter, as our operating results have been highest during the first and secondquarters and lowest in our third and fourth quarters, primarily due to the seasonality of player demand. These fluctuations, however, do not have a materialimpact on our revenues and cash flows. Inflation and Cost Fluctuations Our operational expansion is affected by the cost of hardware components, which are not considered to be inflation sensitive in the long term, but rather,sensitive to changes in technology and competition in the hardware markets. However, as a result of the disruption in global supply chains precipitated bythe COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the price of components used in our EGMs and certain Table Products, as well as a significantincrease in freight costs for the transportation of our products. In addition, we expect to continue to incur increased legal and other similar costs associatedwith regulatory compliance requirements and the uncertainties present in the operating environment in which we conduct our business. 6Table of Contents Human Capital ManagementAGS is a global company with offices and employees in Australia, Canada, Israel, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of December 31,2021, we had 563 full-time employees in the United States, 136 full-time employees in Mexico, 56 full-time employees in Australia, 12 full-time employeesin Israel, 8 full-time employees in the United Kingdom, and 5 full-time employees in Canada. The Company believes that our employees are a strategic business advantage and as such, we place a high value on delivering a positive employeeexperience and an engaging employee culture that enables us to attract, retain, and reward our employees. In 2021, we faced the COVID-19 pandemic withconfidence and the belief that maintaining engagement with our greatest asset, our employees, would pay dividends when we emerge from the pandemic.This belief guided the following decisions made by our executive team: •We continued to offer benefits to our employees that help them navigate our current hybrid working model. These benefits include employee assistanceprograms as well as mental and emotional resilience resources to enhance our employees' well-being.•We continued to engage with our employees through regular townhall meetings led by our Chief Executive Officer, David Lopez. In addition, we kept ouremployees informed through communications regarding the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic, guidelines from the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, and office attendance and working guidelines of local governments in the locations where we conduct business.•We also took decisive actions early in the pandemic to ensure the safety of our employees by transitioning our workforce, where feasible, to a remoteworking environment and we are continuing to ensure that our hybrid working model is operating responsibly and safely. Employee Culture The Company’s employee-focused culture provides greater job satisfaction, collaboration, work performance, and employee morale, which in turn results inempowered and productive employees. This has been recognized by the Company’s receipt of various employee engagement awards based on employeefeedback through confidential surveys and reviews, such as the prestigious ‘Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation®’ (every year from2017 to 2021); ‘Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®’ (every year from 2017 to 2021); Glassdoor’s ‘Best Places to Work’ in 2020; andrecognition in the ‘Nevada Top Workplaces’ and ‘Atlanta Top Workplaces’ in 2020. We believe that we foster an engaged employee culture by having a clear mission and strong core values, focused on innovation, trust, respect,empowerment, service, and honesty. Our community focus means that we give back to our communities and work to strengthen them. The Company provides a flexible work environment and allows remote work whenever practical to our business, which, we believe, makes our employeesmore dedicated and engaged because they are trusted to meet their deliverables in a manner that provides work-life balance and accommodates theirlifestyles. AGS also prioritizes employee communication, through regular town halls delivered by our CEO and other executives; frequent emailcommunications; a SharePoint site with easily accessible Company information; the Companywide use of Microsoft Teams for meetings, virtual events,documents and information sharing, and chat; a focus on leveraging our internal corporate social network for employee engagement and communication;and a quarterly e-newsletter related to our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion The diversity of ideas, perspectives, skills, knowledge, and cultures across the Company facilitates innovation, is a key competitive advantage, and, webelieve, is one of our strengths. We are committed to continuing to make diversity, equity, and inclusion part of everything we do – including providing aworkforce that creates a sense of belonging and opportunities for everyone. At AGS, our diverse workforce is why we continue to win awards for our employee culture and our innovation. As of December 31, 2021, approximately28% of the Company’s global workforce was female, which is consistent with current trends in our industry, and 26% of the Company’s employees inmanagerial roles were female. As of December 31, 2021, minorities represented approximately 42% of the Company’s global workforce, of which 29% ofour global employees in managerial roles were minorities. Within the Company’s C-Suite, which comprises our senior executive team, 29% of our leaderswere women and 57% were minorities. In addition, there are two women who serve on our Board of Directors comprising almost 30% of our Board. The Company has a diversity, equity, and inclusion task force called I.D.E.A. Squad. I.D.E.A. is short for “Inclusion, Diversity, Equality & Acceptance.” Thetask force is comprised of employees from across multiple departments and across the globe, with executive involvement from the Chief Executive Officer,as well as other senior leaders. The role of this task force is to empower people, inside the Company and in our communities, by respecting, embracing,and socializing what makes us different, no matter our age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin. The taskforce focuses on four key issues: • Creating opportunities in underprivileged communities;• Encouraging diversity of thought;• Promoting education on the topics of racism and discrimination; and• Celebrating diversity across various channels. The Company conducts annual mandatory diversity training for all employees focused on diversity on the job and the changing workplace. This trainingdefines diversity, provides coursework on how to leverage the diversity that exists within an organization, and dispels common myths that surround thetopic of diversity. For our employees of color identified as future leaders, we also offer participation in McKinsey Black Leadership Academy’s ManagementAccelerator. This program is designed to help equip our aspiring leaders of color with the capabilities, mindsets, behaviors, and network needed to achievetheir professional aspirations — focusing on building core management and leadership capabilities. AGS also makes diversity and inclusion a strategic recruiting priority through our partnership with JobTarget, which automatically posts our open positionsto various online job boards targeting diverse candidates including people of color, women, people living with disabilities, and other protected and/orunderrepresented job seekers. 7Table of Contents Veteran Recruitment & Support We are committed to hiring veterans, empowering those veterans in transition to the civilian sector, and supporting our veterans and their families in theircommunities. The Company actively recruits for qualified military veterans by posting our open positions on MilitaryVetJobs, Veterans Enterprise, JOFDAV– Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans, Hire Our Heroes, US Military, and RallyPoint. Thirty-three percent (33%) of our C-Suite, and sevenpercent (7%) of our U.S. employee base, served in the military. Because of their backgrounds and experience, we believe, veterans bring leadership,technical skills, and a spirit of collaboration to AGS. Once employed with AGS, the Company gives veterans the opportunity to make the most of theirskills and abilities. We partner with America’s Warrior Partnership, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering communities through helpingveterans and their families find the services and support they need in their local communities. The Company also actively supports veterans throughOperation Gratitude and other organizations and outreach. Competitive pay and benefits AGS’ compensation programs are designed to align the compensation of our employees with the Company’s performance and to provide the properincentives to attract, retain and motivate employees to achieve growth goals. The structure of our compensation programs balances incentive earnings forboth short-term and long-term performance, specifically: •We provide employee wages that are competitive and consistent with employee positions, skill levels, experience, knowledge, and geographic location.•We align our executives’ long-term equity compensation with our shareholders’ interests by linking realizable pay with stock and Companyperformance.•All full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid and unpaid leave, a 401(k) retirement plan that includes Companymatch, and life and disability/accident coverage. We also offer flexible time-off, paid marriage, maternity, and supporting parental leave, wellnessprograms, employee assistance programs, and tuition reimbursement.•From time to time, with Board approval, the Company gives every full-time employee ownership opportunities in the Company through equity-basedawards. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements in the United States and have not experienced any strikes or work stoppages in the past. 8Table of Contents Regulation and Licensing Licensing and Suitability Determinations We operate in numerous gaming jurisdictions, and our business operations, which include the manufacture, sale, and distribution, of gaming devices,gaming related equipment, related software and/or the provision of gaming related services, are subject to extensive federal, state, local, tribal and foreigngovernment regulation as applicable in each of the gaming jurisdictions in which we operate. A significant portion of our operations take place at facilitiesconducting gaming activities on the tribal lands of Native American tribes resulting in our operations being subject to tribal and/or federal and sometimesstate regulation depending on the classification of gaming being conducted in each such case as defined in the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988(“IGRA”). In states where commercial gaming has been legalized, our operations are conducted subject to the applicable federal, state, and localgovernment regulation. While the specific regulatory requirements of the various jurisdictions vary, the gaming laws in most jurisdictions require us, each of our subsidiariesengaged in manufacturing, selling and distributing gaming products and services, our directors, officers and employees and, in some cases, certain entitiesor individuals who hold some level of beneficial ownership, typically 5% or more, in the Company or its affiliates as well as our lenders and other individualsor entities affiliated with us (contractually or otherwise) to obtain a license, permit, finding of suitability or other approval from gaming authorities. Gamingauthorities have broad discretion in determining whether an applicant qualifies for licensing or should be deemed suitable and the burden of demonstratingsuitability and the cost of the investigation is the responsibility of the applicant. While the criteria vary between jurisdictions, generally, in determiningwhether to grant or renew a license, the gaming authorities will consider the good character, honesty and integrity of the applicant and the financial ability,integrity and responsibility of the applicant. For individual applicants, gaming authorities consider the individual’s business experience and reputation forgood character, the individual’s criminal history and the character of those with whom the individual associates. Qualification and suitability determinationsfor individuals requires the individual to submit detailed personal and financial information to the gaming authority, followed by a thorough backgroundinvestigation. Gaming authorities may deny an application for licensing or a determination of suitability for any cause which they deem reasonable. If one ormore gaming authorities were to find that an officer, director or key employee fails to qualify or is unsuitable to participate in the gaming industry in suchjurisdiction, we would be required to sever all relationships with such person. Additionally, gaming authorities may require us to terminate the employmentof any person who refuses to file appropriate applications. The gaming regulators having jurisdiction over us have broad power over our business operationsand may deny, revoke, suspend, condition, limit, or not renew our gaming or other licenses, permits or approvals, impose substantial fines and take otheraction, any one of which could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operation. We believe we and our officers, directors,managers, key employees and affiliates have obtained or are in the process of obtaining all required gaming related licenses, permits, findings of suitabilityand other forms of approvals necessary to carry on our business. It is common for gaming regulators to monitor, or to require us to disclose, our activities and any disciplinary actions against us in other gamingjurisdictions. Consequently, the business activities or disciplinary actions taken against us in one jurisdiction could result in disciplinary actions in otherjurisdictions. Licensing Requirements of Security Holders In some jurisdictions in which we operate, certain of our stockholders or holders of our debt securities may be required to undergo a suitabilitydetermination or background investigation. Many jurisdictions require any person who acquires, directly or indirectly, beneficial ownership of more than acertain percentage of our voting securities, generally 5% or more, to report the acquisition of the ownership interest and the gaming authorities may requiresuch holder to apply for qualification or a finding of suitability. Most jurisdictions allow an “institutional investor” to apply for a waiver from such requirementsprovided that the institutional investor holds the ownership interest in the ordinary course of its business and for passive investment purposes only.Generally, an “institutional investor” includes an investor who is a bank, insurance company, investment company, investment advisor, or pension fund. Insome jurisdictions, an application for a waiver as an institutional investor requires the submission of detailed information concerning the institutional investorand its business including, among other things, the name of each person that beneficially owns more than 5% of the voting securities of such institutionalinvestor. If such a waiver is granted, then the institutional investor may acquire, in most cases, up to 10% of our voting securities without applying for afinding of suitability or qualification and, in some cases, a higher percentage of beneficial ownership. Even if a waiver is granted, an institutional investormay not take any action inconsistent with its status when the waiver is granted without becoming subject to a suitability determination or backgroundinvestigation. A change in the investment intent of the institutional investor requires immediate reporting to the respective gaming authorities. Notwithstanding the 5% ownership threshold, gaming authorities have broad discretion and each person who acquires, directly or indirectly, beneficialownership of any voting security or beneficial or record ownership of any nonvoting security of any debt security of ours may be required to be foundsuitable if a gaming authority has reason to believe that such person’s acquisition of that ownership would otherwise be inconsistent with the declaredpolicy of the jurisdiction. Generally, any person who fails or refuses to apply for a finding of suitability or a license within the prescribed period of time after being advised that such afinding or license is required by a gaming authority may be denied a license or be found unsuitable. The same restrictions may also apply to a record ownerif the record owner, after being requested, fails to identify the beneficial owner. Any person denied a license or found unsuitable and who holds, directly orindirectly, any beneficial ownership interest in us beyond such period of time as may be prescribed by the applicable gaming authorities may be guilty of acriminal offense. Additionally, we may be subject to disciplinary action if, after we receive notice that a person is unsuitable to be a stockholder or to have arelationship with us or any of our subsidiaries, we: •pay that person any dividend or interest upon our voting securities; •allow that person to exercise, directly or indirectly, any voting right conferred through securities held by that person; •pay remuneration in any form to that person for services rendered or otherwise; or •fail to pursue all lawful efforts to terminate our relationship with that person including, if necessary, the immediate purchase of said voting securitiesfor cash at fair market value. 9Table of Contents In light of these regulations and their potential impact on our business, our amended and restated articles of incorporation contain provisions establishingour right to redeem the securities of disqualified holders if necessary to avoid any regulatory sanctions, to prevent the loss or to secure the reinstatement ofany license, permit or approval, or if such holder is determined by any gaming authority to be unsuitable, has an application for a license or permit deniedor rejected or has a previously issued license or permit rescinded, suspended, revoked or not renewed. The amended and restated articles of incorporationalso include provisions defining the redemption price of such securities and the rights of a disqualified security holder. Testing and Approvals of our Gaming Products Many jurisdictions require our gaming devices, related gaming equipment, software, and platform to be tested for compliance with the jurisdiction’stechnical standards and regulations prior to our being permitted to distribute such devices, equipment, software and platform. The gaming authorities willconduct rigorous testing of our devices, equipment, software and platform through a testing laboratory which may be operated by the gaming authority or byan independent third party and may require a field trial of the device, equipment, software or platform before determining that it meets the gaming authority’stechnical standards. As part of the approval process, a gaming authority may require us to modify, update, or revise our device, equipment, software orplatform and the approval process may require several rounds before approval is ultimately granted. The time required for product testing can be extensiveand the related costs can be significant. Continued Reporting and Monitoring In most jurisdictions, even though we are licensed or approved, we remain under the on-going obligation to provide financial information and reports as wellas to keep the applicable gaming authorities informed of any material changes in the information provided to them as part of our licensing and approvalprocess. Most licenses and approvals must be periodically renewed, in some cases as often as annually. In connection with any initial application orrenewal of a gaming license or approval, we (and individuals or entities required to submit to background investigations or suitability determinations inconnection with our application or renewal) are typically required to make broad and comprehensive disclosures concerning our history, finances, ownershipand corporate structure, operations, compliance controls and business relationships. We must regularly report changes in our officers, key employees andother licensed positions to applicable gaming authorities. Most gaming jurisdictions impose fees and taxes that are payable by us in connection with our application, maintenance and renewal of our licensure orour approval to conduct business. Laws, regulations, and ordinances governing our gaming related activities and the obligations of gaming companies inany jurisdiction in which we have or in the future may have gaming operations are subject to change that could impose additional operating, financial, orother burdens on our business. Federal Registration The Gambling Devices Act of 1962 makes it unlawful for a person to manufacture, transport, or receive gaming devices (including our products), orcomponents across interstate lines unless that person has first registered with the Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice. This actalso imposes gambling device identification and record keeping requirements. Violation of this act may result in seizure and forfeiture of the equipment, aswell as other penalties. As an entity involved in the manufacture and transportation of gaming devices, we are required to register annually. Native American Gaming Regulation Gaming on Native American lands is governed by federal law, tribal-state compacts, and tribal gaming regulations. Federally, gaming on Native Americanlands is subject to IGRA, which is administered by the National Indian Gaming Commission (“NIGC”). Under IGRA, gaming activities conducted by federallyrecognized Native American tribes are segmented into three classes: •Class I, Class II and Class III. Class I. Class I gaming represents traditional forms of Native American gaming as part of, or in connection with, tribal ceremonies or celebrations (e.g.,contests and games of skill) and social gaming for minimal prizes. Class I gaming is regulated only by each individual Native American tribe. We do notparticipate in any Class I gaming activities. Class II. Class II gaming involves the game of chance commonly known as bingo (whether or not electronic, computer, or other technological aids are usedin connection therewith to facilitate play) and if played in the same location as bingo, also includes pull tabs, punch board, tip jars, instant bingo, and othergames similar to bingo. Class II gaming also includes non-banked card games, that is, games that are played exclusively against other players rather thanagainst the house or a player acting as a bank such as poker. However, the definition of Class II gaming specifically excludes slot machines or electronicfacsimiles of Class III games. Class II gaming is regulated by the NIGC and the ordinances and regulations of the Native American tribe conducting suchgaming. Subject to the detailed requirements of IGRA, including NIGC approval of such Native American tribe’s gaming ordinance, federally recognizedNative American tribes are typically permitted to conduct Class II gaming on Indian lands pursuant to tribal ordinances approved by the NIGC. Class III. Class III gaming includes all other forms of gaming that are neither Class I nor Class II and includes a broad range of traditional casino gamessuch as slot machines, blackjack, craps and roulette, as well as wagering games and electronic facsimiles of any game of chance. IGRA generally permitsa Native American tribe to conduct Class III gaming activities on reservation lands subject to the detailed requirements of IGRA and provided that the NativeAmerican tribe has entered into a written agreement or compact with the state that specifically authorizes the types of Class III gaming the tribe may offer.The tribal-state compacts vary from state to state. Many such tribal-state compacts address the manner and extent to which the state or tribe will licensemanufacturers and suppliers of gaming devices and conduct background investigations and certify the suitability of persons such as officers, directors, keypersons and, in some cases, shareholders of gaming device manufacturers and suppliers. IGRA is administered by the NIGC and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior. The NIGC has authority to issue regulations related to tribalgaming activities, approve tribal ordinances for regulating gaming, approve management agreements for gaming facilities, conduct investigations andmonitor tribal gaming generally. IGRA is subject to interpretation by the NIGC and may be subject to judicial and legislative clarification or amendment. Thegaming ordinance of each Native American tribe conducting gaming under IGRA and the terms of any applicable tribal-state compact establish theregulatory requirements under which we must conduct business on Native American tribal lands. 10Table of Contents Under IGRA, the NIGC’s authority to approve gaming-related contracts is limited to management contracts and collateral agreements related tomanagement contracts. A “management contract” includes any agreement between a Native American tribe and a contractor if such contract or agreementprovides for the management of all or part of a gaming operation. To the extent that any of our agreements with Native American tribes are deemed to bemanagement contracts, such agreements would require the approval of the NIGC in order to be valid. To our knowledge, none of our current agreementswith Native American tribes qualify as management contracts under IGRA. In addition, to the extent that any of our agreements with Native American tribes are deemed by the NIGC to create an impermissible proprietary interest,such agreements are void and unenforceable. To our knowledge, none of our current agreements with Native American tribes create an impermissibleproprietary interest in Indian gaming. International Regulation Certain foreign countries permit the importation, sale, and operation of gaming equipment, software and related equipment in casino and non-casinoenvironments. Some countries prohibit or restrict the payout feature of the traditional slot machine or limit the operation and the number of slot machines toa controlled number of casinos or casino-like locations. Gaming equipment must comply with the individual country’s regulations. Certain jurisdictions donot require the licensing of gaming equipment operators and manufacturers. In Mexico, for example, gaming regulations have not been formalized andalthough we believe that we are compliant with the current informal regulations, if there are changes or new interpretations of the regulations in thatjurisdiction we may be prevented or hindered from operating our business in Mexico. Social Gaming Regulation With respect to our social interactive gaming business, it is largely unregulated at this time. There are, however, movements in some jurisdictions to reviewsocial interactive gaming and possibly implement social interactive gaming regulations. We cannot predict the likelihood, timing, scope or terms of anysuch regulation or the extent to which any such regulation would affect our social interactive gaming business. We are subject to various federal, state and international laws that affect our interactive business including those relating to the privacy and security of ourcustomer and employee personal information and those relating to the Internet, behavioral tracking, mobile applications, advertising and marketingactivities, sweepstakes and contests. Additional laws in all of these areas are likely to be passed in the future, which would result in significant limitationson or changes to the ways in which we collect, use, host, store or transmit the personal information and data of our customers or employees,communicate with our customers or deliver our products and services or may significantly increase our costs of compliance. Available Information The Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to reports filed orfurnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act will be made available free of charge on or through our website at www.playags.com as soon asreasonably practicable after such reports are filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The information on our website is not, and shall not be deemed to be, partof this report or incorporated into any other filings we make with the SEC. You may also read and obtain copies of any document we file at the SEC’swebsite. The address of this website is www.sec.gov. From time to time, we may use our website as a channel of distribution of material information. Financial and other material information regarding theCompany is routinely posted on and accessible at www.playags.com. 11Table of Contents ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS. The following is the summary of the risks factor disclosures. Our business is subject to a number of risks, including risks that may prevent us fromachieving our business objectives or may adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and prospects. These risksare discussed more fully below and include, but are not limited to, risks related to: Risks Related to Our Business and Industry ●The global COVID-19 pandemic has had and is continuing to have a significant adverse impact and in the future could have a material adverseimpact on our operations and financial performance, as well as on the operations and financial performance of many of the customers andsuppliers in the gaming industry that we serve. We are unable to predict the extent to which the pandemic and related impacts will continue toadversely impact our business operations, financial performance, results of operations, financial position and the achievement of our businessobjectives. ●We operate in highly competitive industries and our success depends on our ability to effectively compete with numerous domestic and foreignbusinesses. ●Our success is dependent upon our ability to adapt to and offer products that keep pace with evolving technology related to our businesses. ●Our success depends in part on our ability to develop, enhance and/or introduce successful gaming concepts and game content. Demand forour products and the level of play of our products could be adversely affected by changes in player and operator preferences. ●The intellectual property rights of others may prevent us from developing new products and services, entering new markets or may expose usto liability or costly litigation and such litigation could have a material adverse effect on the results of our business or intellectual property. ●Our business depends on the protection of our intellectual property and proprietary information and on our ability to license intellectualproperty from third parties. ●Our business is vulnerable to changing economic conditions and to other factors that adversely affect the casino industry, which havenegatively impacted and could continue to negatively impact the play levels of our participation games, our product sales and our ability tocollect outstanding receivables from our customers. ●We may not successfully enter new markets and potential new markets may not develop quickly or at all. ●We may not be able to capitalize on the expansion of internet or other forms of interactive gaming or other trends and changes in the gamingindustries, including due to laws and regulations governing these industries. ●Our ability to operate in our existing markets or expand into new jurisdictions could be adversely affected by changing regulations, newinterpretations of existing laws, and difficulties or delays in obtaining or maintaining required licenses or approvals. ●Smoking bans in casinos may reduce player traffic and affect our revenues. ●We may not realize satisfactory returns on money lent to new and existing customers to develop or expand gaming facilities or to acquiregaming routes. ●We derive a significant portion of our revenue from Native American tribal customers, and our ability to effectively operate in Native Americangaming markets is vulnerable to legal and regulatory uncertainties, including the ability to enforce contractual rights on Native American land. ●We rely on information technology and other systems and any failures in our systems could disrupt our business and adversely impact ourresults. ●Due to the ever-changing threat landscape, our operations and services may be subject to certain risks, including hacking or otherunauthorized access to control or view systems. ●Our business is dependent on the security and integrity of the systems and products we offer. ●Slow growth in the development of new gaming jurisdictions or the number of new casinos, declines in the rate of replacement of existingEGMs and ownership changes and consolidation in the casino industry could limit or reduce our future prospects. ●The results of our operations could be affected by natural events in the locations in which we or our customers, suppliers or regulatorsoperate. ●We are dependent on our suppliers and contract manufacturers and any failure of these parties to meet our performance and qualitystandards or requirements could cause us to incur additional costs or lose customers. ●The risks related to operations in foreign countries and outside of traditional U.S jurisdictions could negatively affect our results. ●Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and other risks could impact our business. ●Our business is subject to quarterly fluctuations. ●We could face risks associated with, or arising out of, environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. ●If our products contain defects, we may be liable for product defects or other claims, our reputation could be harmed and our results ofoperations adversely affected. ●Our revenues are vulnerable to the impact of changes to the Class II regulatory scheme. ●State compacts with our existing Native American tribal customers to allow Class III gaming could reduce demand for our Class II games andour entry into the Class III market may be difficult as we compete against larger companies in the tribal Class III market. ●The participation share rates for gaming revenue we receive pursuant to our participation agreements with our Native American tribalcustomers may decrease in the future. ●We generate a substantial amount of our total revenue from one customer and in three states. ●Certain contracts with our customers are on a month-to-month basis, and if we are unable to maintain our current customers on terms thatare favorable to us, our business, financial condition, or results of operations may detrimentally suffer. ●Some of our products contain open source software which may be subject to restrictive open source licenses, requiring us to make oursource code available to third parties and potentially granting third parties certain rights to the software. ●We rely on hardware, software and games licensed from third parties, and on technology provided by third-party vendors, the loss of whichcould materially and adversely affect our business, increase our costs and delay deployment or suspend development of our EGMs, gamesand systems. ●Continued operation and our ability to service several of our installed EGMs depend upon our relationships with service providers, andchanges in those relationships could negatively impact our business. ●We have a history of operating losses and a significant accumulated deficit, and we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future. ●Our inability to complete future acquisitions and integrate those businesses successfully could limit our future growth. ●Failure to attract, retain and motivate key employees may adversely affect our ability to compete. ●Changes in tax regulation and results of tax audits could affect results of operations of our business. ●Our internal controls over financial reporting may be insufficiently documented, designed or operating. Risks Related to Our Capital Structure ●Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital or to fund our operations, expose us to interest raterisk to the extent of our variable rate debt, limit our ability to react to changes in the economy, and prevent us from making debt servicepayments. ●We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness, and we may be forced to take other actions to satisfy ourobligations under our indebtedness that may not be successful. ●Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly. Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock ●Our stock price may fluctuate significantly. ●We are an “emerging growth company,” and are able take advantage of reduced disclosure requirements applicable to “emerging growthcompanies,” which could make our common stock less attractive to investors. ●We will continue to incur significant costs and devote substantial management time as a result of operating as a public company, particularlyafter we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” ●Even though we are no longer effectively controlled by Apollo, Apollo’s interests may conflict with our interests and the interests of otherstockholders. ●Our amended and restated articles of incorporation contain a provision renouncing our interest and expectancy in certain corporateopportunities. ●Our amended and restated articles of incorporation provide that the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada is the sole andexclusive forum for substantially all disputes between us and our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorablejudicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees. ●Our organizational documents may impede or discourage a takeover, which could deprive our investors of the opportunity to receive apremium for their shares. ●We are a holding company and rely on dividends, distributions and other payments, advances and transfers of funds from our subsidiaries tomeet our obligations. ●You may be diluted by the future issuance of additional common stock or convertible securities in connection with our incentive plans,acquisitions or otherwise, which could adversely affect our stock price. ●Future sales of our common stock in the public market, or the perception in the public market that such sales may occur, could reduce ourstock price. ●We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. The following risk factors should be considered carefully in addition to the other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. This AnnualReport on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from thosecontained in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed below as well asthose discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results ofoperations could be materially and adversely affected. 12Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Business and Industry The global COVID-19 pandemic has had and is continuing to have a significant adverse impact and in the future could have a material adverseimpact on our operations and financial performance, as well as on the operations and financial performance of many of the customers andsuppliers in the gaming industry that we serve. We are unable to predict the extent to which the pandemic and related impacts will continue toadversely impact our business operations, ability to procure materials, financial performance, results of operations, financial position and theachievement of our business objectives. The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, with particular impact to the gaming industry, disrupted global supply chains,lowered equity market valuations, created significant volatility and disruption in the financial markets, and increased unemployment levels. In addition, thepandemic resulted in temporary closures of many businesses, including those of our casino customers in 2020, and resulted in the institution ofphysical distancing and sheltering in place requirements in many states and communities. As a result of pandemic, there has been a decrease in theamount of money spent by consumers in our international locations on our revenue shared installed base and the amount of daily fees of our participationEGMs. Furthermore, general macro-economic factors have resulted in a decline in levels of consumer disposable incomes and personal consumptionspending particularly in our international locations. Consequently, demand for our products and services has been and may continue to be significantlyimpacted, which has adversely affected our revenue and profitability and could continue to do so in the future. Specifically, our international gamingoperations revenue and total equipment sales have decreased compared to pre-pandemic levels. Furthermore, the pandemic has impaired and couldcontinue to impair our ability to maintain sufficient liquidity, particularly if casinos and other gaming businesses close again or physical distancing and otherCOVID-19-protective measures prevent them from opening at full capacity, the impact on the global economy worsens and further impacts the disposableincome available to our casino customers’ patrons, or customers continue to delay making payments to us under existing obligations. Furthermore,because of changing economic and market conditions affecting the gaming industry, our ability to achieve our business objectives have been impacted andmay continue to be impacted in the future. Our business operations may be disrupted because our workforce may be subject to illness, quarantines,government actions, and other restrictions imposed in connection with the pandemic. As a result, the Company may take several actions to adapt such asimplementing short-term furloughs, company-wide salary reductions, and workforce reductions. We have borrowed funds under existing credit facilities andincremental term loans, and may seek additional funding, if needed and to the extent available, under federal programs such as the CARES Act. The extentto which the COVID-19 pandemic will further impact our business, results of operations, and financial condition, as well as our capital and liquidity ratios,will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including the scope and duration of the pandemic and actionstaken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response to the pandemic. In addition, if vaccines offer only limited protection, we expect to seecontinued fluctuations in business openings and closures as communities respond to local outbreaks, which could prolong the global economic impact. The COVID-19 pandemic may also exacerbate the risks disclosed in our Annual Report, including, but not limited to: our ability to comply with the terms ofour indebtedness, our ability to generate revenues, earn profits and maintain adequate liquidity, our ability to service existing and attract new customers,maintain our overall competitiveness in the market, the potential for significant fluctuations in demand for our services, overall trends in the gaming industryimpacting our business, as well as potential volatility in our stock price. We operate in highly competitive industries and our success depends on our ability to effectively compete with numerous domestic and foreignbusinesses. We face significant competition in our businesses, especially in the evolving interactive gaming industry, not only from our traditional competitors but alsofrom a number of other domestic and foreign providers (or, in some cases, the operators themselves), some of which have substantially greater financialresources and/or experience than we do. Many of our competitors are large, well-established companies with substantially larger operating staffs andgreater capital resources and have been engaged in the design, manufacture and operation of electronic gaming equipment business for many years. Wecannot assure you that our products and services will be successful or that we will be able to attract and retain players as our products and servicescompete with the products and services of others, which may impact the results of our operations. Our business faces significant competition, including from illegal operators. There are a limited number of gaming operators and many establishedcompanies offer competing products. We compete on the basis of the content, features, quality, functionality, responsiveness and price of our products andservices. We also face high levels of competition in the supply of products and services for newly legalized gaming jurisdictions and for openings of new or expandedcasinos. Our success is dependent on our ability to successfully enter new markets and compete successfully for new business. We also compete to obtain space and favorable placement on casino gaming floors. Casino operators focus on performance, longevity, player appeal andprice when making their purchasing and leasing decisions. Competitors with a larger installed base of EGMs and more game themes than ours may havean advantage in obtaining and retaining placements in casinos. 13Table of Contents We have offered customers discounts, free trials and free gaming equipment, including conversion kits (and, in some cases, free EGMs) in connection withthe sale or placement of our products and services. In addition, we have, in some cases, agreed to modify pricing and other contractual terms in connectionwith the sale or placement of our products. In select instances, we may pay for the right to place EGMs on a casino’s floor and increased fee requirementsfrom such casino operators may greatly reduce our profitability. There can be no assurance that competitive pressure will not cause us to increase theincentives that we offer to our customers or agree to modify contractual terms in ways that are unfavorable to us, which could adversely impact the resultsof our operations. Our competitors may provide a greater amount of financing or better terms than we do and this may impact demand for our products and services. Competition for table game content is focused on player appeal, brand recognition and price. We compete on this basis, as well as on the extent of oursales, service, marketing and distribution channels. We also compete with several companies that primarily develop and license table games, as well aswith non-proprietary table games such as blackjack and baccarat. Our interactive social gaming business is subject to significant competition. We have expanded into interactive social gaming as have several of ourcompetitors and our customers. This expansion causes us to compete with social gaming companies that have no connection to traditional regulatedgaming markets and many of those companies have a base of existing users that is larger than ours. In order to stay competitive in our interactive socialgaming businesses, we will need to continue to create and market game content that attracts players and invest in new and emerging technologies. Our RMG interactive business is subject to significant competition based on game content as well as platform reliability and performance. We compete byproviding our own and third-party game content via mobile and desktop channels as well as an aggregation platform to online RMG operators. In order tostay competitive in the RMG interactive business, we will need to continue to create and market game content that attracts players in legalized gamingjurisdictions. Our success is dependent upon our ability to adapt to and offer products that keep pace with evolving technology related to our businesses. The success of our products and services is affected by changing technology and evolving industry standards. Our ability to anticipate or respond to suchchanges and to develop and introduce new and enhanced products and services, including, but not limited to, gaming content, EGMs, table products andinteractive gaming products and services, on a timely basis or at all is a significant factor affecting our ability to remain competitive, retain existingcontracts or business and expand and attract new customers and players. There can be no assurance that we will achieve the necessary technologicaladvances or have the financial resources needed to introduce new products or services on a timely basis or at all. Our success depends upon our ability to respond to dynamic customer and player demand by producing new and innovative products and services. Theprocess of developing new products and systems is inherently complex and uncertain. It requires accurate anticipation of changing customer needs andplayer preferences as well as emerging technological trends. If our competitors develop new game content and technologically innovative products and wefail to keep pace, our business could be adversely affected. If we fail to accurately anticipate customer needs and player preferences through thedevelopment of new products and technologies, we could lose business to our competitors, which would adversely affect our results of operations. We may experience manufacturing, operational or design problems that could delay or prevent the launch of new products or services. Introducing new andinnovative products and services requires us to adapt and refine our manufacturing, operations and delivery capabilities to meet the needs of our productinnovation. If we cannot efficiently adapt our manufacturing infrastructure to meet the needs associated with our product innovations, or if we are unable toupgrade our production capacity in a timely manner, our business could be negatively impacted. In the past, we have experienced delays in launching newproducts and services due to the complex or innovative technologies embedded in our products and services. Such delays can adversely impact our resultsof operations. Our success also depends on creating products and services with strong and sustained player appeal. We are under continuous pressure to anticipateplayer reactions to, and acceptance of, our new products while continuing to provide successful products that generate a high level of play. In some cases,a new game or electronic gaming machine will only be accepted by our casino or interactive gaming customers if we can demonstrate that it is likely toproduce more revenue and/or has more player appeal than our existing products and services or our competitors’ products and services. We have invested, and may continue to invest, significant resources in research and development efforts. We invest in a number of areas, including productdevelopment for game and system-based hardware, software and game content. In addition, because of the sophistication of our newer products and theresources committed to their development, they are generally more expensive to produce. If our new products do not gain market acceptance or theincrease in the average selling or leasing price of these new products is not proportionate to the increase in production cost, in each case as compared toour prior products, or if the average cost of production does not go down over time, whether by reason of long-term customer acceptance, our ability to findgreater efficiencies in the manufacturing process as we refine our production capabilities or a general decrease in the cost of the technology, our marginswill suffer and could negatively impact our business and results of operations. There can be no assurance that our investment in research and developmentwill lead to successful new technologies or products. If a new product is not successful, we may not recover our development, regulatory approval orpromotion costs. 14Table of Contents Our success depends in part on our ability to develop, enhance and/or introduce successful gaming concepts and game content. Demand for ourproducts and the level of play of our products could be adversely affected by changes in player and operator preferences. We believe that creative and appealing game content produces more revenue for our customers and provides them with a competitive advantage, which inturn enhances our revenue and our ability to attract new business and to retain existing business. There can be no assurance that we will be able tosustain the success of our existing game content or effectively develop or obtain from third parties game content or licensed brands that will be widelyaccepted both by our customers and players. As a supplier of gaming equipment, we must offer themes and products that appeal to gaming operators andplayers. Our revenues are dependent on the earning power and life span of our games. We therefore face continuous pressure to design and deploy newand successful game themes and technologically innovative products to maintain our revenue and remain competitive. If we are unable to anticipate or reacttimely to any significant changes in player preferences, the demand for our gaming products and the level of play of our gaming products could decline.Further, we could fail to meet certain minimum performance levels, or operators may reduce revenue sharing arrangements with us, each of which couldnegatively impact our sales and financial results. In addition, general changes in consumer behavior, such as reduced travel activity or redirection ofentertainment dollars to other venues, could result in reduced demand and reduced play levels for our gaming products. The intellectual property rights of others may prevent us from developing new products and services, entering new markets or may expose us toliability or costly litigation and such litigation could have a material adverse effect on the results of our business or intellectual property. Our success depends in part on our ability to continually adapt our products to incorporate new technologies and to expand into markets that may becreated by new technologies. If technologies are protected by the intellectual property rights of others, including our competitors, we may be prevented fromintroducing products based on these technologies or expanding into markets created by these technologies. If the intellectual property rights of othersprevent us from taking advantage of innovative technologies, our prospects and results of operations may be adversely affected. There can be no assurance that our business activities, games, products, software, services and systems will not infringe upon the proprietary rights ofothers, or that other parties will not assert infringement claims against us. In addition to infringement claims, third parties may allege claims of invalidity orunenforceability against us or against our licensees or manufacturers in connection with their use of our technology. A successful challenge to, orinvalidation of, one of our intellectual property interests, a successful claim of infringement by a third party against us, our products or services, or one ofour licensees in connection with the use of our technologies, or an unsuccessful claim of infringement made by us against a third party or its products orservices could adversely affect our business or cause us financial harm. Any such claim and any resulting litigation, should it occur, could: •be expensive and time consuming to defend or require us to pay significant amounts in damages; •invalidate our proprietary rights; •cause us to cease making, licensing or using products or services that incorporate the challenged intellectual property; •require us to redesign, reengineer or rebrand our products or services or limit our ability to bring new products and services to the market in thefuture; •require us to enter into costly or burdensome royalty, licensing or settlement agreements in order to obtain the right to use a product, process orcomponent; •impact the commercial viability of the products and services that are the subject of the claim during the pendency of such claim; or •require us by way of injunction to remove products or services on lease or stop selling or leasing new products or services. A significant portion of our success depends on the protection of our intellectual property. In the future we may make claims of infringement, invalidity orenforceability against third parties. This enforcement could: •cause us to incur greater costs and expenses in the protection of our intellectual property; •potentially negatively impact our intellectual property rights; •cause one or more of our patents, trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property interests to be ruled or rendered unenforceable or invalid; or •divert Management’s attention and our resources. Our business depends on the protection of our intellectual property and proprietary information and on our ability to license intellectual propertyfrom third parties. We believe that our success depends, in part, on protecting our intellectual property in the U.S. and in foreign countries and our ability to licenseintellectual property from third parties on commercially reasonable terms. The patent, trademark and trade secret laws of some countries may not protectour intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. Our intellectual property includes certain patents, trademarks andcopyrights relating to our products and services (including EGMs, interactive gaming products, table games, card shufflers and accessories), as well asproprietary or confidential information that is not subject to patent or similar protection. Our success may depend, in part, on our ability to obtain protectionfor the trademarks, names, logos or symbols under which we market our products and to obtain copyright and patent protection for our proprietarytechnologies, intellectual property and innovations. There can be no assurance that we will be able to build and maintain consumer value in our trademarks,obtain patent, trademark or copyright protection or that any trademark, copyright or patent will provide us with competitive advantages. In particular, theAlice Corp. v. CLS Bank International (2014) U.S. Supreme Court decision tightened the standard for patent eligibility of software patents and other courtdecisions in recent years have trended towards a narrowing of patentable subject matter. A change in view at the United States Patent and TrademarkOffice (the “USPTO”) has resulted in patents for table games having been put into serious doubt by the USPTO. Thus, our ability to protect table gameswith patents can impact our ability to sustain a competitive advantage. Furthermore, at least one federal court has held that United States patent,trademark and trade secret laws of general application are not binding on Native American tribes absent a binding waiver of sovereign immunity. These andsimilar decisions in the future may negatively impact the validity or enforceability of certain of our patents, our ability to protect our inventions, innovationsand new technology and the value of our substantial patent portfolio. Our intellectual property protects the integrity of our games and services. Competitors may independently develop similar or superior products or software,which could negatively impact the results of our operations. We have a limited ability to prevent others from creating materially similar products. Despite ourefforts to protect these proprietary rights, unauthorized parties may try to copy our gaming products, business models or systems, use certain of ourconfidential information to develop competing products, or develop independently or otherwise obtain and use our gaming products or technology. In caseswhere our technology or product is not protected by enforceable intellectual property rights, such independent development may result in a significantdiminution in the value of such technology or product. 15Table of Contents We rely on products, technologies and intellectual property that we license from third parties for our businesses. The future success of our business maydepend, in part, on our ability to obtain, retain and/or expand licenses for popular technologies and games in a competitive market. There can be noassurance that these third-party licenses, or support for such licensed products and technologies, will continue to be available to us on commerciallyreasonable terms, if at all. In the event that we cannot renew and/or expand existing licenses, we may be required to discontinue or limit our use of theproducts that include or incorporate the licensed intellectual property. Certain of our license agreements grant the licensor rights to audit our use of theirintellectual property. Disputes with licensors over uses or terms could result in the payment of additional royalties or penalties by us, cancellation or non-renewal of the underlying license or litigation. We also rely on trade secrets and proprietary know-how. We enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees and independent contractorsregarding our trade secrets and proprietary information, but we cannot assure you that the obligation to maintain the confidentiality of our trade secrets andproprietary information will be honored. If these agreements are breached, it is unlikely that the remedies available to us will be sufficient to compensate usfor the damages suffered. Additionally, despite various confidentiality agreements and other trade secret protections, our trade secrets and proprietaryknow-how could become known to, or independently developed by, competitors. Moreover, if our competitors independently develop equivalent knowledge,methods or know-how, it will be more difficult for us to enforce our rights and our business could be harmed. Our business is vulnerable to changing economic conditions and to other factors that adversely affect the casino industry, which have negativelyimpacted and could continue to negatively impact the play levels of our participation games, our product sales and our ability to collectoutstanding receivables from our customers. Demand for our products and services depends largely upon favorable conditions in the casino industry, which is highly sensitive to casino patrons’disposable incomes and gaming activities. Discretionary spending on entertainment activities could further decline for reasons beyond our control, such asnatural disasters, acts of war, terrorism, transportation disruptions, adverse health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the results of adverse weatherconditions. Additionally, disposable income available for discretionary spending may be reduced by higher housing, energy, interest, or other costs, orwhere the actual or perceived wealth of customers has decreased because of circumstances such as lower residential real estate values, increasedforeclosure rates, inflation, increased tax rates, or other economic disruptions. Consumer spending may also be affected by higher rates of inflation or aprolonged period of moderate inflation, in the United States or globally. Any prolonged or significant decrease in consumer spending on entertainmentactivities could result in reduced play levels on our participation games, causing our cash flows and revenues from a large share of our recurring revenueproducts to decline. We have incurred, and may continue to incur, additional provisions for bad debt related to credit concerns on certain receivables. We may not successfully enter new markets and potential new markets may not develop quickly or at all. If and as new and developing domestic markets develop, competition among providers of gaming-related products and services will intensify. We will face anumber of hurdles in our attempts to enter these markets, including the need to expand our sales and marketing presence, compete against pre-existingrelationships that our target customers may have with our competitors, the uncertainty of compliance with new or developing regulatory regimes (includingregulatory regimes relating to internet gaming) with which we are not currently familiar, and oversight by regulators that are not familiar with us or ourbusinesses. Each of these risks could materially impair our ability to successfully expand our operations into these new and developing domestic markets. In addition, as we attempt to sell our gaming-related products and services into international markets in which we have not previously operated, we maybecome exposed to political, economic, tax, legal and regulatory risks not faced by businesses that operate only in the United States. The legal andregulatory regimes of foreign markets and their ramifications on our business are less certain. Our international operations are subject to a variety of risks,including different regulatory requirements and interpretations, trade barriers, difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations, higher rates of fraud,compliance with anti-corruption and export control laws, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, difficulty in enforcing or interpreting contracts orlegislation, political and economic instability and potentially adverse tax consequences. Difficulties in obtaining approvals, licenses or waivers from thegaming authorities of other jurisdictions, in addition to other potential regulatory and quasi-regulatory issues that we have not yet ascertained, may arise ininternational jurisdictions into which we attempt to enter. In these new markets, our operations will rely on an infrastructure of, among other things, financialservices and telecommunications facilities that may not be sufficient to support our business needs. In these new markets, we may additionally provideservices based upon interpretations of applicable law, which interpretation may be subject to regulatory or judicial review. These risks, among others, couldmaterially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and operations. In connection with our expansion into new international markets, we mayforge strategic relationships with business partners to assist us. The success of our expansion into these markets therefore may depend in part upon thesuccess of the business partners with whom we forge these strategic relationships. If we do not successfully form strategic relationships with the rightbusiness partners or if we are not able to overcome cultural or business practice differences, our ability to penetrate these new international markets couldsuffer. We may not be able to capitalize on the expansion of internet or other forms of interactive gaming or other trends and changes in the gamingindustries, including due to laws and regulations governing these industries. We participate in the new and evolving interactive gaming industry through our social and RMG interactive gaming products. Part of our strategy is to takeadvantage of the liberalization of interactive gaming, both within the United States and internationally. These industries involve significant risks anduncertainties, including legal, business and financial risks. The success of these industries and of our interactive gaming products and services may beaffected by future developments in mobile platforms, regulatory developments, data privacy laws and other factors that we are unable to predict and arebeyond our control. This fast-changing environment can make it difficult to plan strategically and can provide opportunities for competitors to grow theirbusinesses at our expense. Consequently, the future results of our operations relating to our interactive gaming products and services are difficult to predictand may not grow at the rates we expect, and we cannot provide assurance that these products and services will be successful in the long term. In general, our ability to successfully pursue our interactive gaming strategy depends on the laws and regulations relating to our gaming activities throughinteractive channels. 16Table of Contents In jurisdictions that authorize RMG, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in offering our technology, content and services to internetgaming operators as we expect to face intense competition from our traditional competitors in the gaming industry as well as a number of other domesticand foreign providers (or, in some cases, the operators themselves), some of which have substantially greater financial resources and/or experience in thisarea than we do. In addition, there is a risk that the authorization of the sale of gaming offerings via interactive channels in a particular jurisdiction could,under certain circumstances, adversely impact our gaming offerings through traditional channels in such jurisdiction. Any such adverse impact would bemagnified to the extent we are not involved in, and generating revenue from, the provision of RMG interactive gaming products or services in suchjurisdiction. Know-your-customer and geo-location programs and technologies supplied by third parties are an important aspect of certain RMG internet andmobile gaming products and services because they confirm certain information with respect to players and prospective players, such as age, identity andlocation. Payment processing programs and technologies, typically provided by third parties, are also a necessary feature of RMG interactive wageringproducts and services. These programs and technologies are costly and may have an adverse impact on the results of our operations. Additionally, therecan be no assurance that products containing these programs and technologies will be available to us on commercially reasonable terms, if at all, or thatthey will perform accurately or otherwise in accordance with our required specifications. Our ability to operate in our existing markets or expand into new jurisdictions could be adversely affected by changing regulations, newinterpretations of existing laws, and difficulties or delays in obtaining or maintaining required licenses or approvals. We operate only in jurisdictions where gaming is legal. The gaming industry is subject to extensive governmental regulation by United States federal, stateand local governments, as well as Native American tribal governments, and foreign governments. While the regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction,most require: •licenses and/or permits; •documentation of qualifications, including evidence of financial stability; •other required approvals for companies who design, assemble, supply or distribute gaming equipment and services; and •individual suitability of officers, directors, major equity holders, lenders, key employees and business partners. States and other jurisdictions may amend or repeal gaming enabling legislation which could materially impact our business. Any license, permit, approvalor finding of suitability may be revoked, suspended or conditioned at any time. We may not be able to obtain or maintain all necessary registrations,licenses, permits or approvals, or could experience delays related to the licensing process which could adversely affect our operations and our ability toretain key employees. To expand into new jurisdictions, in most cases, we will need to be licensed, obtain approvals of our products and/or seek licensure of our officers,directors, major equity holders, key employees or business partners and potentially lenders. If we fail to obtain or renew a license required in a particularjurisdiction for our games and EGMs, hardware or software or have such license revoked, we will not be able to expand into, or continue doing business in,such jurisdiction. Any delays in obtaining or difficulty in maintaining regulatory approvals needed for expansion within existing markets or into newjurisdictions can negatively affect our opportunities for growth. In addition, the failure of our officers, directors, key employees or business partners, equityholders, or lenders to obtain or receive licenses in one or more jurisdictions may require us to modify or terminate our relationship with such officers,directors, key employees or business partners, equity holders, or lenders, or forego doing business in such jurisdiction. Although we plan to maintain our compliance with applicable laws as they evolve, there can be no assurance that we will do so and that law enforcement orgaming regulatory authorities will not seek to restrict our business in their jurisdictions or institute enforcement proceedings if we are not compliant.Moreover, in addition to the risk of enforcement action, we are also at risk of loss of business reputation in the event of any potential legal or regulatoryinvestigation whether or not we are ultimately accused of or found to have committed any violation. A negative regulatory finding or ruling in one jurisdictioncould have adverse consequences in other jurisdictions, including with gaming regulators. Furthermore, the failure to become licensed, or the loss orconditioning of a license, in one market may have the adverse effect of preventing licensing in other markets or the revocation of licenses we alreadymaintain. Further, changes in existing gaming regulations or new interpretations of existing gaming laws may hinder or prevent us from continuing to operate in thosejurisdictions where we currently do business, which would harm our operating results. In particular, the enactment of unfavorable legislation or governmentefforts affecting or directed at manufacturers or gaming operators, such as referendums to increase gaming taxes or requirements to use local distributors,would likely have a negative impact on our operations. Gaming regulations in Mexico have not been formalized and although we believe that we arecompliant with the current informal regulations, if there are changes or new interpretations of the regulations in that jurisdiction we may be prevented orhindered from operating our business in Mexico. Many jurisdictions also require extensive personal and financial disclosure and background checks from persons and entities beneficially owning aspecified percentage (typically 5% or more) of our equity securities and may require the same from our lenders. The failure of these beneficial owners orlenders to submit to such background checks and provide required disclosure could jeopardize our ability to obtain or maintain licensure in suchjurisdictions. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas (the “AC Tribe”) operates Naskila Gaming (the “Property”), where we currently have gaming machines installed onlease. The National Indian Gaming Commission had advised the AC Tribe that its gaming operations were permissible under the Indian Gaming RegulatoryAct of 1988 (“IGRA”). The state of Texas challenged the AC Tribe’s gaming operations, arguing that the Texas Restoration Act of 1987 (the “Texas Act”) – not IGRA – prevailed over gaming activity on the Property. Subsequently, both a District court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (the “Fifth Circuit”)agreed with the state of Texas that the Texas Act prevailed in this matter. The AC Tribe appealed their case in the United States Supreme Court and the Supreme Court denied hearing the appeal of the AC Tribe on January13, 2020, effectively upholding the earlier ruling by the Fifth Circuit that the Texas Act controls with respect to gambling on the AC Tribe’s land inTexas. However, in August 2021, a U.S. magistrate denied the state of Texas’s request to enjoin the bingo gaming currently offered on the Property. Thisdecision is being appealed by the state of Texas. Further, the United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that another tribe (the Ysleta del SurPueblo) filed, asking the Supreme Court to overrule a 1994 ruling that the state of Texas has used to close bingo facilities operated by certain tribes. OralArgument was heard in that matter on February 2, 2022 by the United States Supreme Court. The parties are awaiting the Court’s decision. 17Table of Contents AGS expects that the AC Tribe will continue to operate EGMs at the Property while awaiting a decision by the Fifth Circuit on related litigation involvinganother tribe in Texas, in which a ruling could provide clarity regarding the AC Tribe’s rights to continue the Property’s gaming operations. The Fifth Circuitmay also take further action, which could result in the removal of all EGMs at the Property at some point in the future; the exact timing of which is notknown. At this time, there is no mandate to remove EGMs at the Property and we do not know if the Fifth Circuit would rule to shutdown gamingoperations. Our EGMs at the Property are significantly higher-yielding (relative to our average participation units), due to the Property’s high-performingfloor. If the Fifth Circuit orders a shutdown of the Property’s gaming operations, we estimate that the removal of all our EGMs would lead to a decrease inour revenue in the range of up to $9 to $10 million on an annualized basis. Smoking bans in casinos may reduce player traffic and affect our revenues. Some United States jurisdictions have introduced or proposed smoking bans in public venues, including casinos, which may reduce player traffic in thefacilities of our current and prospective customers, which may reduce revenues on our participation EGMs or impair our future growth prospects andtherefore may adversely impact our revenues in those jurisdictions. Other participants in the gaming industry have reported declines in gaming revenuesfollowing the introduction of a smoking ban in jurisdictions in which they operate and we cannot predict the magnitude or timing of any decrease in revenuesresulting from the introduction of a smoking ban in any jurisdiction in which we operate. We derive a significant portion of our revenue from Native American tribal customers, and our ability to effectively operate in Native Americangaming markets is vulnerable to legal and regulatory uncertainties, including the ability to enforce contractual rights on Native American land. We derive a significant amount of our revenue from participation agreements with Native American gaming operators. Native American tribes areindependent governments with sovereign powers and, in the absence of a specific grant of authority by Congress to a state or a specific compact oragreement between a tribal entity and a state that would allow the state to regulate activities taking place on Native American lands, they can enact theirown laws and regulate gaming operations and contracts subject to IGRA. In this capacity, Native American tribes generally enjoy sovereign immunity fromlawsuits similar to that of the individual states and the United States. Accordingly, before we can seek to enforce contract rights with a Native Americantribe, or an agency or instrumentality of a Native American tribe, we must obtain from the Native American tribe a waiver of its sovereign immunity withrespect to the matter in dispute, which we are not always able to do. Without a limited waiver of sovereign immunity, or if such waiver is held to beineffective, we could be precluded from judicially enforcing any rights or remedies against a Native American tribe, including the right to enter NativeAmerican lands to retrieve our property in the event of a breach of contract by the tribal party to that contract. Even if the waiver of sovereign immunity by aNative American tribe is deemed effective, there could be an issue as to the forum in which a lawsuit may be brought against the Native American tribe.Further, federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction and generally do not have jurisdiction to hear civil cases relating to Native American tribes, and wemay be unable to enforce any arbitration decision effectively. Although we attempt to agree upon governing law and venue provisions in our contracts withNative American tribal customers, these provisions vary widely and may not be enforceable. Certain of our agreements with Native American tribes are subject to review by regulatory authorities. For example, our development agreements may besubject to review by the NIGC, and any such review could require substantial modifications to our agreements or result in the determination that we have aproprietary interest in a Native American tribe’s gaming activity (which is prohibited), which could materially and adversely affect the terms on which weconduct our business. The NIGC may also reinterpret applicable laws and regulations, which could affect our agreements with Native American tribes. Wecould also be affected by alternative interpretations of the Johnson Act as the Native American tribes, who are the customers for our Class II and Class IIIgames, could be subject to significant fines and penalties if it is ultimately determined they are offering an illegal game, and an adverse regulatory orjudicial determination regarding the legal status of our products could have material adverse consequences for our results of operations. Government enforcement, regulatory action, judicial decisions and proposed legislative action have in the past, and will likely continue to affect ourbusiness and prospects in Native American tribal lands. The legal and regulatory uncertainties surrounding our Native American tribal agreements couldresult in a significant and immediate material adverse effect on our results of operations. Additionally, such uncertainties could increase our cost of doingbusiness and could take Management’s attention away from operations. Regulatory action against our customers or equipment in these or other marketscould result in machine seizures and significant revenue disruptions, among other adverse consequences. Moreover, Native American tribal policies andprocedures, as well as tribal selection of gaming vendors, are subject to the political and governance environment within each Native American tribe.Changes in tribal leadership or tribal political pressure can affect our business relationships within Native American markets. We may not realize satisfactory returns on money lent to new and existing customers to develop or expand gaming facilities or to acquiregaming routes. We enter into agreements to provide financing for construction, expansion, or remodeling of gaming facilities, primarily in the state of Oklahoma, and alsohave agreements in other jurisdictions where we provide loans and advances to route operators to acquire location contracts and fund working capital.Under these agreements, we secure long-term contracts for game placements under either a revenue share or daily fee basis in exchange for the loans andadvances. We may not, however, realize the anticipated benefits of any of these strategic relationships or financings as our success in these ventures isdependent upon the timely completion of the gaming facility, the placement of our EGMs, and a favorable regulatory environment. These activities may result in unforeseen operating difficulties, financial risks, or required expenditures that could adversely affect our liquidity. In connectionwith one or more of these transactions, and to obtain the necessary funds to enter these agreements, we may need to extend secured and unsecuredcredit to potential or existing customers that may not be repaid, incur debt on terms unfavorable to us or that we are unable to repay, or incur othercontingent liabilities. 18Table of Contents The failure to maintain controls and processes related to billing and collecting notes receivable or the deterioration of the financial condition of ourcustomers could negatively impact our business. As a result of these agreements, the collection of notes receivable has become a matter of greatersignificance. While we believe the increased level of these specific receivables has allowed us to grow our business, it has also required direct, additionalfocus of and involvement by Management. Further, and especially due to a downturn in the economy, some of our customers may not pay the notesreceivable when due. We rely on information technology and other systems and any failures in our systems could disrupt our business and adversely impact ourresults. We rely on information technology systems that are important to the operation of our business, some of which are managed by third parties. Thesesystems are used to process, transmit and store electronic information, to manage and support our business operations and to maintain internal controlsover our financial reporting. We could encounter difficulties in developing new systems, maintaining and upgrading current systems and preventing securitybreaches. Among other things, our systems are susceptible to outages due to fire, floods, power loss, break-ins, cyber-attacks, network penetration, denialof service attacks and similar events. While we have and will continue to implement network security measures and data protection safeguards, our serversand other computer systems are vulnerable to viruses, malicious software, hacking, break-ins or theft, data privacy or security breaches, third-partysecurity breaches, employee error or malfeasance and similar events. Failures in our systems or services or unauthorized access to or tampering with oursystems and databases could have a material adverse effect on our business, reputation and results of operations. Any failures in our computer systems ortelecommunications services could affect our ability to operate our linked games or otherwise conduct business. Portions of our information technology infrastructure also may experience interruptions, delays or cessations of service or produce errors in connection withsystems integration or migration work that takes place from time to time. We may not be successful in implementing new systems and transitioning data,which could cause business disruptions and be more expensive, time consuming, disruptive and resource-intensive. Such disruptions could materially andadversely impact our ability to deliver products to customers and interrupt other processes. If our information systems do not allow us to transmit accurateinformation, even for a short period of time, to key decision makers, the ability to manage our business could be disrupted and our results of operationscould be materially and adversely affected. Failure to properly or adequately address these issues could impact our ability to perform necessary businessoperations, which could materially and adversely affect our reputation, competitive position and results of operations. Due to the ever-changing threat landscape, our operations and services may be subject to certain risks, including hacking or other unauthorizedaccess to control or view systems. Companies are under increasing attack by cybercriminals around the world. While we implement security measures within our operations and systems,those measures may not prevent cybersecurity breaches; the access, capture, or alteration of information by criminals; the exposure or exploitation ofpotential security vulnerabilities; distributed denial of service attacks; the installation of malware or ransomware; acts of vandalism; computer viruses; ormisplaced data or data loss that could be detrimental to our reputation, business, financial condition, and results of operations. Third parties, including ourvendors, could also be a source of security risk to us in the event of a failure of their own products, components, networks, security systems, andinfrastructure. Additionally, as our employees continue to work remotely during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there exists a risk to our internalnetworks in the event that our employees' devices, networks, and security systems become compromised. Further, we cannot be certain that advances incriminal capabilities, new discoveries in the field of cryptography, or other developments will not compromise or breach the technology protecting thenetworks that access our products and services. Our Interactive segment’s products are accessed through the Internet, and leverage the connectivity of mobile platforms. As such, security breaches inconnection with the delivery of our services via the Internet may affect us and could be detrimental to our reputation, business, operating results, andfinancial condition. In addition, we depend on our information technology infrastructure for the B2B and B2C portions of our Interactive segment. Securitybreaches of, or sustained attacks against, this infrastructure could create system disruptions and shutdowns that could negatively impact our operations.We continue to invest in new and emerging technology and other solutions to protect our network and information systems, but there can be noassurance that these investments and solutions will prevent any of the risks described above. Our business is dependent on the security and integrity of the systems and products we offer. We believe that our success depends, in part, on providing secure products, services and systems to our customers. Attempts to penetrate securitymeasures may come from various combinations of customers, retailers, vendors, employees and others. Our ability to prevent anomalies and monitor andensure the quality and integrity of our products and services is periodically reviewed and enhanced. Similarly, we regularly assess the adequacy of oursecurity systems to protect against any material loss to any of our customers and the integrity of our products and services to players. Expandedutilization of the internet and other interactive technologies may result in increased security risks for us and our customers. There can be no assurance thatour business will not be affected by a security breach or lapse, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. Our success depends on our ability to avoid, detect, replicate and correct software and hardware anomalies and fraudulent manipulation of our EGMs andother systems. We incorporate security features into the design of our EGMs and other systems, which are designed to prevent us, our customers andplayers from being defrauded. We also monitor our software and hardware to avoid, detect and correct any technical errors. However, there can be noguarantee that our security features or technical efforts will continue to be effective in the future. If our security systems fail to prevent fraud or if weexperience any significant technical difficulties, our operating results could be adversely affected. Additionally, if third parties breach our security systemsand defraud players, or if our hardware or software experiences any technical anomalies, our customers and the public may lose confidence inour operations, or we could become subject to legal claims by our customers or players or to investigation by gaming authorities. Our EGMs have experienced anomalies and fraudulent manipulation in the past. Games and EGMs may be replaced by casinos and other EGM operatorsif they do not perform according to expectations or they may be shut down by regulators. The occurrence of anomalies in, or fraudulent manipulation of, ourEGM or our other gaming products and services (including our interactive products and services), may give rise to claims from players and claims for lostrevenue and profits and related litigation by our customers or players and may subject us to investigation or other action by regulatory authorities, includingsuspension or revocation of our licenses or other disciplinary action. Additionally, in the event of the occurrence of any such issues with our products andservices, substantial engineering and marketing resources may be diverted from other projects to correct these issues, which may delay other projects andthe achievement of our strategic objectives. 19Table of Contents Although our network is private, it is susceptible to outages due to fire, floods, power loss, break-ins, cyberattacks and similar events. We have back-upcapabilities for our services in the event of any such occurrence. Despite our implementation of network security measures, our servers are vulnerable tocomputer viruses and break-ins. Similar disruptions from unauthorized tampering with our computer systems in any such event could have a materialadverse effect on our business, operating results and financial condition. Slow growth in the development of new gaming jurisdictions or the number of new casinos, declines in the rate of replacement of existing EGMsand ownership changes and consolidation in the casino industry could limit or reduce our future prospects. Demand for our new participation EGM placements and game sales is partially driven by the development of new gaming jurisdictions, the addition of newcasinos or expansion of existing casinos within existing gaming jurisdictions and the replacement of existing EGM. The establishment or expansion ofgaming in any jurisdiction typically requires a public referendum or other legislative action. As a result, gaming continues to be the subject of public debate,and there are numerous active organizations that oppose gaming. There can be no assurances that new gaming jurisdictions will be established in thefuture or that existing jurisdictions will expand gaming, and, thus, our growth strategy could be negatively impacted. To the extent new gaming jurisdictions are established or expanded, we cannot guarantee we will be successful penetrating such new jurisdictions orexpanding our business in line with the growth of existing jurisdictions. As we enter into new markets, we may encounter legal and regulatory challengesthat are difficult or impossible to foresee and which could result in an unforeseen adverse impact on planned revenues or costs associated with the newmarket opportunity. If we are unable to effectively develop and operate within these new markets, then our business, operating results and financialcondition would be impaired. Furthermore, as we attempt to generate new streams of revenue by placing our participation EGM, table or RMG Interactiveproducts with new customers, we may have difficulty implementing an effective placement strategy for jurisdictional-specific games. Our failure tosuccessfully implement an effective placement strategy could cause our future operating results to vary materially from what we have forecasted. In addition, the construction of new casinos or expansion of existing casinos fluctuates with demand, general economic conditions and the availability offinancing. Slow growth in the establishment of new gaming jurisdictions or delays in the opening of new or expanded casinos and continued declines in, orlow levels of demand for, EGM replacements could reduce the demand for our products and our future profits. Our business could be negatively affected ifone or more of our customers is sold to or merges with another entity that utilizes more of the products and services of one of our competitors or thatreduces spending on our products or causes downward pricing pressures. Such consolidations could lead to order cancellations, a slowing in the rate ofEGM replacements, or require our current customers to switch to our competitors’ products, any of which could negatively impact our results of operations. The results of our operations could be affected by natural events in the locations in which we or our customers, suppliers or regulators operate. We may be impacted by severe weather and other geological events, including hurricanes, earthquakes, floods or tsunamis that could disrupt ouroperations or the operations of our customers, suppliers, data service providers and regulators. Natural disasters or other disruptions at any of our facilitiesor our suppliers’ facilities may impair or delay delivery of our products and services. Additionally, disruptions experienced by our regulators due to naturaldisasters or otherwise could delay our introduction of new products or entry into new jurisdictions where regulatory approval is necessary. Adverse weatherconditions, particularly flooding, tornadoes, heavy snowfall and other extreme weather conditions often deter our customers' players from traveling, or makeit difficult for them to frequent the sites where our games are installed. If any of those sites experienced prolonged adverse weather conditions, or if thesites in Oklahoma, where a significant number of our games are installed, simultaneously experienced adverse weather conditions, our results ofoperations and financial condition would be materially and adversely affected. While we insure against certain business interruption risks, we cannot provideany assurance that such insurance will compensate us for any losses incurred as a result of natural or other disasters. Any serious disruption to ouroperations, or those of our customers, our suppliers or our regulators, could have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations. We are dependent on our suppliers and contract manufacturers and any failure of these parties to meet our performance and quality standards orrequirements could cause us to incur additional costs or lose customers. The manufacturing, assembling and designing of our EGMs depends upon a continuous supply of raw materials and components, such as source cabinets,which we currently source primarily from a limited number of suppliers, some of whom are domiciled in various parts of the world. Our operating resultscould be adversely affected by an interruption or cessation in the supply of these items or a serious quality assurance lapse, including as a result of theinsolvency of any of our key suppliers. Our suppliers may be affected by world events, health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, other factors that areout of their control and that therefore affect the products or their ability to fulfill our product requirements. We may be unable to find adequate replacementsfor our suppliers within a reasonable time frame, on favorable commercial terms or at all. Further, manufacturing costs may unexpectedly increase and wemay not be able to successfully recover any or all of such cost increases. As a result of the disruption in global supply chains precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the price of components used in our EGMs and certain Table Products and a significant increase in freightcosts for the transportation of our products. Relatedly, due to insufficient supply of certain components, we have been required to source components andpay for air freight at increased rates. We have then had to prioritize our customer delivery schedules. Any additional price increases could decrease thesales or leasing of our products, could increase our operating costs and those of our customers, and could have a material adverse effect on the results ofour operations. 20Table of Contents The risks related to operations in foreign countries and outside of traditional United States jurisdictions could negatively affect our results. We operate in jurisdictions outside of the United States, principally in Mexico and on tribal lands of Native American tribes as well as RMG onlineoperations in the United Kingdom and Europe. In addition to these locations, we have employees and contractors in Australia, Ukraine, and Israel. Thedevelopments noted below, among others, could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations: •social, political or economic instability; •additional costs of compliance with international laws or unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; •tariffs and other trade barriers; •fluctuations in foreign exchange rates outside the United States; •adverse changes in the creditworthiness of parties with whom we have significant receivables or forward currency exchange contracts; •expropriation, nationalization and restrictions on repatriation of funds or assets; •difficulty protecting our intellectual property; •recessions in foreign economies; •difficulties in maintaining foreign operations; •changes in consumer tastes and trends; •risks associated with compliance with anti-corruption laws; •acts of war or terrorism; and •United States government requirements for export. In addition, our ability to expand successfully in foreign jurisdictions involves other risks, including difficulties in integrating foreign operations, risksassociated with entering jurisdictions in which we may have little experience and the day-to-day management of a growing and increasingly geographicallydiverse company. Our investment in foreign jurisdictions often entails partnering or other business relationships with locally based entities, which caninvolve additional risks arising from our lack of sole decision-making authority, our reliance on a partner’s financial condition, inconsistency between ourbusiness interests or goals and those of our partners and disputes between us and our partners. Recently, Russian troops invaded Ukraine. The invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the retaliatory measures taken by the U.S., NATO and other countrieshave created global security concerns and economic uncertainty that could have a lasting impact on regional and global economies. We haveapproximately 30 contractors located in the Ukrainian region. These contractors work in our interactive business and provide services that assist in theoperations of our remote gaming servers used for RMG. While these contractors perform their services remotely, given the escalating tensions anduncertainty in the region, these contractors are likely to experience delays in performing such services and may be unable to perform such servicesaltogether. Moreover, our interactive business is likely to experience service disruptions or delays as a result of the conflict. We do not source productsfrom this region, nor do we have essential equipment in Ukraine. We are also taking action to mitigate any impacts of any disruptions caused by theconflict, which include diverting service and support resources outside of the affected region. The Company supplies certain equipment pursuant to the North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA (now known as the U.S.-Mexico-CanadaAgreement or USMCA) and may be subject to audits, assessments, and penalties for non-compliance. While the Company maintains records to supportsuch inquiries and confirm its compliance, the Company cannot be certain that it will not face costs and penalties for non-compliance which may bematerial to the Company. In June 2016, a referendum was passed in the United Kingdom to leave the European Union ("E.U."), commonly referred to as “Brexit.” This decisioncreated an uncertain political and economic environment in the United Kingdom and other E.U. countries, and the formal process for leaving the E.U.took years to complete. The United Kingdom formally left the E.U. on January 31, 2020, with the expiration of a transition period through December 31,2020. The U.K. and the EU announced, on December 24, 2020, that they have reached agreement on a new Trade and Cooperation Agreement (the “TCA”) whichaddresses a range of aspects of the future relationship between the parties. The TCA was ratified by the U.K. Parliament on December 31, 2020 and, undercertain technical arrangements, applies on an interim basis in the EU until formally ratified. The TCA addresses, among other things, trade in goods and theability of U.K. nationals to travel to the EU on business but defers other issues. While the TCA provides clarity in some areas, elements of the uncertainty that has accompanied much of the Brexit process to date will continue. Thatuncertainty to date has resulted in volatility in the U.K. and EU financial markets; foreign exchange fluctuations of the pound sterling relative to the euro andthe U.S. dollar; fluctuations in the market value of U.K. and EU assets; increased illiquidity of investments located in and/or listed in the U.K.; and lowergrowth rates in the U.K. and in the EU. The outcomes following the implementation of the TCA (and any subsequent discussions between the U.K. and EUin respect of matters not within its scope) are likely to affect, among others, trade in goods and services (including the availability of equivalence regimes forfinancial services firms); immigration and business travel rules, the ability to move employees across borders, and recognition of professional qualifications;legal and regulatory regimes; and market access rules. In particular, Brexit may lead to material changes to the regulatory regimes that would be applicable to our operations in the U.K. in the future. This couldincrease our compliance and operating costs and have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, revenues, operating results and financialconditions. In addition, Brexit could lead to potentially divergent national laws and regulations as the United Kingdom determines which European Unionlaws to replace or replicate. Foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and other risks could impact our business. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we derived approximately 9% of our revenue from customers outside of the United States. Our consolidatedfinancial results are affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Foreign currency exchange rate exposures arise from current transactions andanticipated transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars and from the translation of foreign currency denominated balance sheetaccounts into U.S. dollar-denominated balance sheet accounts. We are exposed to currency exchange rate fluctuations because portions of our revenueand expenses are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, particularly the Mexican peso. If a foreign currency is devalued in a jurisdiction inwhich we are paid in such currency, we may require our customers to pay higher amounts for our products, which they may be unable or unwilling to pay. 21Table of Contents Our business is subject to quarterly fluctuation. Historically, our gaming operations revenues from casino operators in the United States have been highest during the first and second quarters and lowestin our third and fourth quarters, primarily due to the seasonality of player demand. Our quarterly operating results may vary based on the timing of theopening of new gaming jurisdictions, the opening or closing of casinos, the expansion or contraction of existing casinos, approval or denial of our productsand corporate licenses under gaming regulations, the introduction of new products, the seasonality of customer capital budgets, the mix of domestic versusinternational sales and the mix of lease and royalty revenue versus sales and service revenue. As a result, our operating results could be volatile,particularly on a quarterly basis. In light of the foregoing, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved in another quarter or for the full fiscal year.There can be no assurance that the seasonal trends and other factors that have impacted our historical results will repeat in future periods as we cannotinfluence or forecast many of these factors. We could face risks associated with, or arising out of, environmental, health and safety laws and regulations. We are subject to various United States federal, state and local laws and regulations that (i) regulate certain activities and operations that may haveenvironmental or health and safety effects, such as the use of regulated materials in the manufacture of our products by third parties or our disposal ofmaterials, substances or wastes, (ii) impose liability for costs of cleaning up, and damages to natural resources from, past spills, waste disposals on andoff-site, or other releases of hazardous materials or regulated substances, and (iii) regulate workplace safety. Compliance with these laws and regulationscould increase our and our third-party manufacturers’ costs and impact the availability of components required to manufacture our products. Violation ofthese laws may subject us to significant fines, penalties or disposal costs, which could negatively impact our results of operations. We could beresponsible for the investigation and remediation of environmental conditions at currently or formerly operated or leased sites, as well as for associatedliabilities, including liabilities for natural resource damages, third party property damage or personal injury resulting from lawsuits that could be brought bythe government or private litigants, relating to our operations, the operations of facilities or the land on which our facilities are located. We may be subjectto these liabilities regardless of whether we lease or own the facility, and regardless of whether such environmental conditions were created by us or by aprior owner or tenant, or by a third-party or a neighboring facility whose operations may have affected such facility or land. That is because liability forcontamination under certain environmental laws can be imposed on current or past owners or operators of a site without regard to fault. We cannot assureyou that environmental conditions relating to our prior, existing or future sites or those of predecessor companies whose liabilities we may have assumed oracquired will not have a material adverse effect on our business. If our products contain defects, we may be liable for product defects or other claims, our reputation could be harmed and our results ofoperations adversely affected. Our products could be defective, fail to perform as designed or otherwise cause harm to our customers, their equipment or their products. If any of ourproducts are defective, we may be required to recall the products and/or repair or replace them, which could result in substantial expenses and affect ourprofitability. Any problem with the performance of our products, such as a false jackpot or other prize, could harm our reputation, which could result in aloss of sales to customers and/or potential customers and in turn termination of leases, cancellation of orders, product returns and diversion of ourresources. In addition, the occurrence of errors in, or fraudulent manipulation of, our products or software may give rise to claims by our customers or byour customers’ players, including claims by our customers for lost revenues and related litigation that could result in significant liability. Any claims broughtagainst us by customers may result in diversion of Management’s time and attention, expenditure of large amounts of cash on legal fees and payment ofdamages, lower demand for our products or services, or injury to our reputation. Our insurance may not sufficiently cover a judgment against us or asettlement payment and is subject to customary deductibles, limits and exclusions. In addition, a judgment against us or a settlement could make itdifficult for us to obtain insurance in the coverage amounts necessary to adequately insure our businesses, or at all, and could materially increase ourinsurance premiums and deductibles in the future. In addition, software bugs or malfunctions, errors in distribution or installation of our software, failure ofour products to perform as approved by the appropriate regulatory bodies or other errors or malfunctions, may subject us to investigation or other action bygaming regulatory authorities, including fines. Any of these occurrences could also result in the loss of or delay in market acceptance of our products andloss of revenue. Our revenues are vulnerable to the impact of changes to the Class II regulatory scheme. Our Native American tribal customers that operate Class II games under IGRA are subject to regulation by the NIGC. The NIGC has conducted and isexpected to again conduct consultations with industry participants regarding Native American gaming activities, including the clarification of regulationsregarding Class II EGMs. It is possible that any such changes in regulations, when finally enacted, could cause us to modify our Class II games to complywith the new regulations, which may result in our products becoming less competitive. Any required conversion of games pursuant to changing regulatoryschemes could cause a disruption to our business. In addition, we could lose market share to competitors who offer games that do not appear to complywith published regulatory restrictions on Class II games and therefore offer features not available in our products. State compacts with our existing Native American tribal customers to allow Class III gaming could reduce demand for our Class II games and ourentry into the Class III market may be difficult as we compete against larger companies in the tribal Class III market. Most of our Class II Native American tribal customers have entered into compacts with the states in which they operate to permit the operation of Class IIIgames. While we seek to also provide Class III alternatives in these markets, we believe the number of our Class II game machine placements in thosecustomers’ facilities could decline, and our operating results could be materially and adversely affected. As our Native American tribal customers continueto transition to gaming under compacts with the state, we continue to face significant uncertainty in the market that makes our business in these statesdifficult to manage and predict and we may be forced to compete with larger companies that specialize in Class III gaming. We believe the establishment ofstate compacts depends on a number of political, social, and economic factors that are inherently difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, although we attempt toclosely monitor state legislative developments that could affect our business, we may not be able to timely predict if or when a compact could be enteredinto by one or more of our Native American tribal customers. For example, in Oklahoma, the continued introduction of Class III games since the passage ofthe tribal gaming compact in 2004 may put pressure on our revenue and unit market share and our revenue share percentages and may result in a shift inthe market from revenue share arrangements to a “for sale” model. 22Table of Contents The participation share rates for gaming revenue we receive pursuant to our participation agreements with our Native American tribalcustomers may decrease in the future. The percentage of gaming revenue we receive pursuant to our participation agreements, or our participation share rates, with our Native American tribalcustomers may decrease upon contract renewals, negatively affecting our profit margins. There can be no assurance that participation rates will notdecrease in the future. In addition, our Native American tribal customers may adopt policies or insist upon additional business terms during the renewal ofour existing participation agreements that negatively affect the profitability of those relationships. In addition, any participation agreements we may enterinto in the future with new customers or in new jurisdictions may not have terms as favorable as our existing participation agreements. We generate a substantial amount of our total revenue from one customer and in three states. For the year ended December 31, 2021, approximately 28% of our total revenue was derived from the state of Oklahoma, and approximately 12% of ourtotal revenue was from one Native American gaming tribe in that state. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2021, Washington and Texas eachaccounted for approximately 9% of our total revenue. The significant concentration of our revenue in Oklahoma, Washington and Texas means that localeconomic, regulatory and licensing changes in Oklahoma, Washington or Texas may adversely affect our business disproportionately to changes innational economic conditions, including adverse economic declines or slower economic recovery from prior declines. While we continue to seek to diversifythe markets in which we operate, changes to our business, operations, game performance and customer relationships in Oklahoma, Washington or Texas,due to changing gaming regulations or licensing requirements, higher taxes, increased competition, declines in market revenue share percentages orotherwise, could have a material and adverse effect on or financial condition and results of operations. In addition, changes in our relationship withour largest customers, including any disagreements or disputes, a decrease in revenue share, removal of EGMs or non-renewal of contracts, could have amaterial and adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Certain contracts with our customers are on a month-to-month basis, and if we are unable to maintain our current customers on terms that arefavorable to us, our business, financial condition, or results of operations may detrimentally suffer. Certain contracts with our customers are generally on a month-to-month basis, except for customers with whom we have entered into development andplacement fee agreements. We do not rely upon the stated term of our gaming device contracts to retain the business of our customers. We rely insteadupon providing competitive EGMs, games and systems to give our customers the incentive to continue doing business with us. At any point in time, asignificant portion of our gaming device business is subject to nonrenewal, which may have a detrimental effect on our earnings, financial condition andcash flows. To renew or extend any of our customer contracts generally, we may be required to accept financial and other terms that are less favorable tous than the terms of the expired contracts. In addition, we may not succeed in renewing customer contracts when they expire. If we are required to agreeto other less favorable terms to retain our customers or we are not able to renew our relationships with our customers upon the expiration of our contracts,our business, financial condition or results of operations may detrimentally suffer. Some of our products contain open source software which may be subject to restrictive open source licenses, requiring us to make our sourcecode available to third-parties and potentially granting third parties certain rights to our software. Some of our products contain open source software which may be subject to restrictive open source licenses. Some of these licenses may require that wemake our source code governed by the open source software licenses available to third parties and/or license such software under the terms of a particularopen source license, potentially granting third parties certain rights to our software. We may incur legal expenses in defending against claims that we didnot abide by such licenses. If our defenses are unsuccessful, we may be enjoined from distributing products containing such open source software, berequired to make the relevant source code available to third parties, be required to grant third parties certain rights to our software, be subject to potentialdamages or be required to remove the open source software from our products. Any of these outcomes could disrupt our distribution and sale of relatedproducts and adversely affect our business. We rely on hardware, software and games licensed from third parties, and on technology provided by third-party vendors, the loss of whichcould materially and adversely affect our business, increase our costs and delay deployment or suspend development of our EGMs, games andsystems. We have entered into license agreements with third-parties for the exclusive use of their technology and intellectual property rights in the gaming industryand we also rely on third-party manufacturers to manufacture certain gaming equipment. We rely on these other parties to maintain and protect thistechnology and the related intellectual property rights. If our licensors fail to protect their intellectual property rights in material that we license and we areunable to protect such intellectual property rights, the value of our licenses may diminish significantly and our business could be significantly harmed. In addition, if these agreements expire and we are unable to renew them, or if the manufacturers of this software or hardware, or functional equivalents ofthis software or hardware, were either no longer available to us or no longer offered to us on commercially reasonable terms, we may lose a valuablecompetitive advantage and our business could be harmed. Acts of God, adverse weather and shipping difficulties, particularly with respect to international third-party suppliers of our components, could causesignificant production delays. If we are unable to obtain these components from our established third-party vendors, we could be required to either redesignour product to function with alternate third-party products or to develop or manufacture these components ourselves, which would result in increased costsand could result in delays in the deployment of our EGMs, games and systems. Furthermore, we might be forced to limit the features available in ourcurrent or future offerings. We rely on intellectual property licenses from one or more third-party competitors, the loss of which could materially and adversely affect our business andthe sale or placement of our products. Various third-party gaming manufacturers with which we compete are much larger than us and have substantiallylarger intellectual property assets. The gaming manufacturer industry is very competitive and litigious, and a lawsuit brought by one of our largercompetitors, whether or not well-founded, may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operations or cash flows and our ability tosell or place our products. 23Table of Contents Continued operation and our ability to service several of our installed EGMs depends upon our relationships with service providers, and changesin those relationships could negatively impact our business. We operate many EGMs that utilize third party software for which we do not own or control the underlying software code. Further, we enter intoarrangements with third party vendors, from time to time, for the provision of services related to development and operation of our products. Consequently,our operations, growth prospects and future revenues could be dependent on our continued relationships with third party vendors. While we have historicallymaintained good relationships with third party vendors, our business would suffer if we are unable to continue these relationships in the future. Our thirdparty vendors may have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with our interests and goals, take actions contrary to our objectivesor policies, undergo a change of control, experience financial and other difficulties or be unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations under our arrangements.The failure to avoid or mitigate the risks described above or other risks associated with such arrangements could have a material adverse effect on ourresults of operations. We have a history of operating losses and a significant accumulated deficit, and we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future. We have not been profitable and cannot predict when we will achieve profitability, if ever. As of December 31, 2021, we had an accumulated deficit ofapproximately $344.9 million, as a result of historical operating losses. These losses have resulted principally from depreciation and amortization, interest,research and development, sales and marketing and administrative expenses. We also expect our costs to increase in future periods. For example, weintend to expend significant funds to expand our sales and marketing operations, develop new products, expand into new markets, and we may not be ableto increase our revenue enough to offset our higher operating expenses. We may incur significant losses in the future for a number of other reasons,including the other risks described in this Form 10-K, and unforeseen expenses, difficulties, complications and delays, and other unknown events. Whilewe believe our growth strategy will help us achieve profitability, there can be no guarantee. If we are unable to achieve and sustain profitability, our stockprice may significantly decrease. Our inability to complete future acquisitions and integrate those businesses successfully could limit our future growth. From time to time, we pursue strategic acquisitions in support of our strategic goals. In connection with any such acquisitions, we could face significantchallenges in managing and integrating our expanded or combined operations, including acquired assets, operations and related workforce. There can beno assurance that acquisition opportunities will be available on acceptable terms or at all or that we will be able to obtain necessary financing or regulatoryapprovals to complete potential acquisitions. Our ability to succeed in implementing our strategy will depend to some degree upon the ability of ourManagement to identify, complete and successfully integrate commercially viable acquisitions. Acquisition transactions may disrupt our ongoing businessand distract Management from other responsibilities. In addition, there can be no assurance regarding when or the extent to which we will be able to realize any anticipated financial or operational benefits,synergies or cost savings from these acquisitions. We may also incur greater costs than estimated to achieve all of the synergies and other benefits froman acquisition. Integration may also be difficult, unpredictable and subject to delay because of possible company culture conflicts and different opinions ontechnical decisions and product roadmaps. We may be required to integrate or, in some cases, replace, numerous systems, such as those involvingmanagement information, purchasing, accounting and finance, sales, billing, employee benefits, payroll, data privacy and security and regulatorycompliance. Failure to attract, retain and motivate key employees may adversely affect our ability to compete. Our success depends largely on recruiting and retaining talented employees. The market for qualified, licensable executives and highly skilled, technicalworkers, such as content developers, is intensely competitive. The loss of key employees or an inability to hire a sufficient number of technical workerscould limit our ability to develop successful products, cause delays in getting new products to market, cause disruptions to our customer relationships orotherwise adversely affect our business. Experienced and capable personnel in the casino and gaming industry remain in high demand, and there iscontinual competition for their talents. Although we believe our compensation, benefits and other employment amenities are competitive in the markets inwhich we compete for talent, we may have difficulty attracting sufficiently experienced and capable personnel or retaining and motivating talentedemployees, and in such events our business may suffer. Further, as a result of current global economic conditions, we are exposed to wage inflation which may have an adverse effect on our business. In recenttimes, we have experienced difficulties hiring and retaining key qualified personnel due to intense competition for such resources and resulting wageinflation. Changes in tax regulation and results of tax audits could affect results of operations of our business. We are subject to taxation in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, Israel, Malta and Gibraltar. Significant judgment isrequired to determine and estimate tax liabilities and there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Ourfuture annual and quarterly effective tax rates could be affected by numerous factors, including changes in the applicable tax laws; the composition of pre-tax income in jurisdictions with differing tax rates; the valuation of or valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets and liabilities and substantivechanges to tax rules and the application thereof by United States federal, state, local and foreign governments, all of which could result in materially highercorporate taxes than would be incurred under existing tax law or interpretation and could adversely affect our profitability. It is possible that future tax auditsor changes in tax regulation may require us to change our prior period tax returns and also to incur additional costs. This may negatively affect future periodresults. Further, our determination of our tax liability is always subject to audit and review by applicable domestic and foreign tax authorities. Any adverse outcomeof any such audit or review could have an adverse effect on our business and reduce our profits to the extent potential tax liabilities exceed our reserves,and the ultimate tax outcome may differ from the amounts recorded in our financial statements and may materially affect our financial results in the periodor periods for which such determination is made, as well as future periods. We assess the likelihood of favorable or unfavorable outcomes resulting fromexaminations by the Internal Revenue Service and state, local and foreign tax authorities to determine the adequacy of our provision for income taxes.Although we believe our tax estimates are reasonable, there can be no assurance that any final determination will not be materially different from thetreatment reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals, which could materially and adversely affect our financial condition and results ofoperations. Our internal controls over financial reporting may be insufficiently documented, designed or operating. Our independent registered public accounting firm is not required to audit the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting until after we are nolonger an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012”, which at the latest would be the end of the fiscalyear following the fifth anniversary of the initial public offering, or December 31, 2023. At such time, our internal controls over financial reporting may beinsufficiently documented, designed or operating, which may cause our independent registered public accounting firm to issue a report that is adverse. 24Table of Contents Risks Related to Our Capital Structure Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital or to fund our operations, expose us to interest rate riskto the extent of our variable rate debt, limit our ability to react to changes in the economy, and prevent us from making debt service payments. We are a highly leveraged company. As of February 15, 2022, we had $575.8 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding indebtedness, in addition to$40.0 million available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility at that date. For the year ended December 31, 2021, we had debt service costs of$44.4 million. Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences for us, including, but not limited to, the following: •limit our ability to borrow money for our working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, strategic initiatives or other purposes; •make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations, and any failure to comply with the obligations of any of our debt instruments, includingrestrictive covenants and borrowing conditions, could result in an event of default under the agreements governing our indebtedness; •require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to the repayment of our indebtedness, thereby reducing funds availableto us for other purposes; •limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our operations or business and the industry in which we operate; •place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that are less leveraged and that, therefore, may be able to take advantage ofopportunities that our leverage prevents us from exploring; •impact our rent expense on leased space, which could be significant; •increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic industry and competitive conditions; •restrict us from making strategic acquisitions, engaging in development activities, introducing new technologies, or exploiting businessopportunities; •cause us to make non-strategic divestitures; •limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants in the agreements governing our indebtedness, among other things, our ability toborrow additional funds or dispose of assets; •limit our ability to repurchase shares and pay cash dividends; and •expose us to the risk of increased interest rates, as certain of our borrowings are at variable rates of interest. In addition, our senior secured credit agreement contains restrictive covenants that will limit our ability to engage in activities that may be in our long-termbest interest. Our failure to comply with those covenants could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration ofsubstantially all of our indebtedness. We may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future, subject to the restrictions contained in the credit facility. If new indebtedness isadded to our current debt levels, the related risks described above could intensify. We may not be able to generate sufficient cash to service all of our indebtedness, and we may be forced to take other actions to satisfy ourobligations under our indebtedness that may not be successful. Our ability to pay principal and interest on our debt obligations will depend upon, among other things, (a) our future financial and operating performance(including the realization of any cost savings described herein), which will be affected by prevailing economic, industry and competitive conditions andfinancial, business, legislative, regulatory and other factors, many of which are beyond our control; and (b) our future ability to borrow under the revolvingcredit facility, the availability of which depends on, among other things, our complying with the covenants in the credit agreement governing such facility. We cannot assure you that our business will generate cash flow from operations, or that we will be able to draw under the revolving credit facility orotherwise, in an amount sufficient to fund our liquidity needs, including the payment of principal and interest on our debt. If our cash flows and capitalresources are insufficient to service our indebtedness, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets, seek additional capital, orrestructure or refinance our indebtedness. These alternative measures may not be successful and may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt serviceobligations. Our ability to restructure or refinance our debt will depend on the condition of the capital markets and our financial condition at such time. Anyrefinancing of our debt could be at higher interest rates and may require us to comply with more onerous covenants, which could further restrict ourbusiness operations. In addition, the terms of existing or future debt agreements may restrict us from adopting some of these alternatives. In the absenceof such operating results and resources, we could face substantial liquidity problems and might be required to dispose of material assets or operations tomeet our debt service and other obligations. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions for fair market value or at all. Furthermore, anyproceeds that we could realize from any such dispositions may not be adequate to meet our debt service obligations then due. Apollo and its affiliates haveno continuing obligation to provide us with debt or equity financing. Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our debt obligations, or torefinance our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, andfinancial condition, and could negatively impact our ability to satisfy our debt obligations. See a full description of liquidity in “Item 7. Management'sDiscussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Financial Condition - Liquidity and Capital Resources". Our variable rate indebtedness subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are at variable rates of interest linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) and expose usto interest rate risk. The Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rate Committee, a committee convened by the Federal Reservethat includes major market participants, identified SOFR, a new index calculated by short-term repurchase agreements, backed by U.S. Treasurysecurities, as its preferred alternative rate for US Dollar LIBOR (“USD LIBOR”). Given that SOFR is a secured rate backed by government securities, it willbe a rate that does not take into account bank credit risk (as is the case with USD LIBOR). SOFR is therefore likely to be lower than USD LIBOR and isless likely to correlate with the funding costs of financial institutions. As a result, parties may seek to adjust the spreads relative to such reference rate inunderlying contractual arrangements, and there can be no assurance that SOFR will perform in the same way as USD LIBOR would have at any time,including, without limitation, as a result of changes in interest and yield rates in the market, market volatility or global or regional economic, financial,political, regulatory, judicial or other events. At this time, it is not possible to predict how markets will respond to SOFR or other alternative reference rates as the transition away from the USD LIBORbenchmarks is anticipated in coming years. While such an event would not affect our ability to borrow or maintain already outstanding borrowings, it couldlead to an increase in our borrowing costs. 25Table of Contents Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock Our stock price may fluctuate significantly. The market price of our common stock could vary significantly as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. In the event of adrop in the market price of our common stock, you could lose a substantial part or all of your investment in our common stock. The following factors couldaffect our stock price: •our operating and financial performance; •quarterly variations in the rate of growth (if any) of our financial indicators, such as net income per share, net income and revenues; •the public reaction to our press releases, our other public announcements and our filings with the SEC; •strategic actions by our competitors; •changes in operating performance and the stock market valuations of other companies; •announcements related to litigation; •our failure to meet revenue or earnings estimates made by research analysts or other investors; •changes in revenue or earnings estimates, or changes in recommendations or withdrawal of research coverage, by equity research analysts; •speculation in the press or investment community; •sales of our common stock by us or our stockholders, or the perception that such sales may occur; •changes in accounting principles, policies, guidance, interpretations or standards; •additions or departures of key management personnel; •actions by our stockholders; •general market conditions; •domestic and international economic, legal and regulatory factors unrelated to our performance; and •the realization of any risks described under this “Risk Factors” section, or other risks that may materialize in the future. The stock markets in general have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. Thesebroad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock. Securities class action litigation has often been instituted againstcompanies following periods of volatility in the overall market and in the market price of a company’s securities. Such litigation, if instituted against us,could result in very substantial costs, divert our Management’s attention and resources and harm our business, financial condition and results ofoperations. See Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 12. "Commitments and Contingencies" for a description of a currentsecurities complaint that has been filed against us and is not yet resolved. We are an “emerging growth company,” and are able to take advantage of reduced disclosure requirements applicable to “emerging growthcompanies,” which could make our common stock less attractive to investors. We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or JOBS Act, and, for as long as we continue to bean “emerging growth company,” we intend to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companiesbut not to “emerging growth companies.” These exemptions include not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 ofthe Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptionsfrom the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments notpreviously approved. We could be an “emerging growth company” until the earliest of (i) the last day of the first fiscal year in which our annual grossrevenues exceed $1 billion, (ii) the date that we become a “large accelerated filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, which would occur ifthe market value of our common stock that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completedsecond fiscal quarter, (iii) the last day of our fiscal year following the fifth anniversary of the consummation of our initial public offering, or December 31,2023, and (iv) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding three-year period. We cannot predict ifinvestors will find our common stock less attractive if we choose to rely on these exemptions. If some investors find our common stock less attractive as aresult of any choices to reduce future disclosure, there may be a less active trading market for our common stock and our stock price may be morevolatile. We will continue to incur significant costs and devote substantial management time as a result of operating as a public company, particularlyafter we are no longer an “emerging growth company.” As a public company, we will continue to incur significant legal, accounting, insurance and other expenses. For example, we will be required to comply withcertain requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as well as rules and regulationssubsequently implemented by the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the New York Stock Exchange, our stock exchange, including theestablishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls and changes in corporate governance practices. We expect that compliancewith these requirements continue to result in increased legal and financial compliance costs and will continue to make some activities more timeconsuming and costly. In addition, we expect that our Management and other personnel will continue to divert attention from operational and other businessmatters to devote substantial time to these public company requirements. In particular, we expect to continue incurring significant expenses and devotesubstantial Management effort toward ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. In that regard, we may need to hire additionalaccounting and financial staff with appropriate public company experience and technical accounting knowledge. However, for as long as we remain an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act, we intend to take advantage of certain exemptions fromvarious reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies” including, but not limited to, notbeing required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regardingexecutive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote onexecutive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. Under the JOBS Act, “emerging growth companies” can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards until such time as those standards apply toprivate companies. We have irrevocably elected not to avail ourselves of this exemption from new or revised accounting standards and, therefore, we will besubject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not “emerging growth companies.” 26Table of Contents After we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” we expect to incur additional management time and cost to comply with the more stringent reportingrequirements applicable to companies that are deemed accelerated filers or large accelerated filers, including complying with the auditor attestationrequirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Additionally, as a public company we are subject to public scrutiny, shareholder actions, and potential legal claims that may arise in the normal course ofrunning our business. The cost of insurance, including director and officer liability insurance, for a public company is significant and can increasesignificantly in any given year. We cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur as a result of becoming a public company or the timing of such costs. Even though we are no longer effectively controlled by Apollo, Apollo’s interests may conflict with our interests and the interests of otherstockholders. As of December 31, 2021, VoteCo, an entity owned and controlled by individuals affiliated with Apollo, beneficially owns 21.5% of our common equitypursuant to an irrevocable proxy, which provides VoteCo with sole voting and sole dispositive power over all shares beneficially owned by the Apollo Group,which includes any of (a) Apollo Gaming Holdings, L.P. (“Holdings”), (b) Apollo Investment Fund VIII, L.P., (c) each of their respective affiliates (including, foravoidance of doubt, any syndication vehicles and excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any portfolio companies of Apollo Management VIII, L.P. or itsaffiliates other than Holdings, VoteCo, the Company and their respective subsidiaries) to which any transfers of our common stock are made and (d)VoteCo to the extent that it has beneficial ownership of shares of our common stock pursuant to an irrevocable proxy (collectively, the “Apollo Group”). TheApollo Group beneficially owns 21.5% of our common equity. As a result, the Apollo Group beneficially owns less than 50% of our equity, and VoteCo andindividuals affiliated with Apollo no longer have effective control over the Company. Nevertheless, the interests of Apollo and its affiliates, including the ApolloGroup, could conflict with or differ from our interests or the interests of our other stockholders. For example, the concentration of ownership held by theApollo Group could delay, defer or prevent a change of control of our company or impede a merger, takeover or other business combination which mayotherwise be favorable for us. Additionally, Apollo and its affiliates are in the business of making investments in companies and may, from time to time,acquire and hold interests in businesses that compete, directly or indirectly with us. Apollo and its affiliates may also pursue acquisition opportunities thatmay be complementary to our business, and as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us. So long as the Apollo Group continuesto directly or indirectly own a significant amount of our equity, even though such amount is less than 50%, Apollo and its affiliates will continue to be able tosubstantially influence our ability to enter into corporate transactions. Our amended and restated articles of incorporation contain a provision renouncing our interest and expectancy in certain corporateopportunities. Under our amended and restated articles of incorporation, neither Apollo, its portfolio companies, funds or other affiliates, nor any of their officers, directors,agents, stockholders, members or partners have any duty to refrain from engaging, directly or indirectly, in the same business activities, similar businessactivities or lines of business in which we operate. In addition, our amended and restated articles of incorporation provide that, to the fullest extent permittedby law, we waive and must indemnify any officer or director of ours who is also an officer, director, employee, managing director or other affiliate of Apolloagainst any claim that any such individual is liable to us or our stockholders for breach of any fiduciary duty solely by reason of the fact that such individualdirects a corporate opportunity to Apollo instead of us, or does not communicate information regarding a corporate opportunity to us that the officer,director, employee, managing director or other affiliate has directed to Apollo. For instance, a director of our company who also serves as a director, officeror employee of Apollo or any of its portfolio companies, funds or other affiliates may pursue certain acquisitions or other opportunities that may becomplementary to our business and, as a result, such acquisition or other opportunities may not be available to us. These potential conflicts of interestcould have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or prospects if attractive corporate opportunities are allocatedby Apollo to itself or its portfolio companies, funds or other affiliates instead of to us. Our amended and restated articles of incorporation provide that the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada is the sole andexclusive forum for substantially all disputes between us and our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorablejudicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees. Our amended and restated articles of incorporation provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, to the fullest extentpermitted by applicable law the Eighth Judicial District Court of Clark County, Nevada is the sole and exclusive forum for any or all actions, suits orproceedings, whether civil, administrative or investigative or that asserts any claim or counterclaim: (a) brought in our name or right or on our behalf; (b)asserting a claim for breach of any fiduciary duty owed by any of our directors, officers, employees or agents to us or our stockholders; (c) arising orasserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the Nevada Revised Statutes (the “NRS”) Chapters 78 or 92A or any provision of our amended andrestated articles of incorporation or our amended and restated bylaws; (d) to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of our amended and restatedarticles of incorporation or our amended and restated bylaws; or (e) asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine. The choice of forum provisionmay limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or other employees,which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees. Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forumprovision contained in our amended and restated articles of incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costsassociated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. 27Table of Contents Our organizational documents may impede or discourage a takeover, which could deprive our investors of the opportunity to receive a premiumfor their shares. Provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation, our amended and restated bylaws and our Stockholders Agreement (see “CertainRelationships and Related Party Transactions—Stockholders Agreements”) may make it more difficult for, or prevent a third party from, acquiring control ofus without the approval of our board of directors. These provisions include: •having a classified board of directors; •prohibiting cumulative voting in the election of directors; •empowering only the board of directors to fill any vacancy on our board of directors, whether such vacancy occurs as a result of an increase in thenumber of directors or otherwise, and requiring that, until the first time the Apollo Group ceases to beneficially own at least 5% of our commonstock, any vacancy resulting from the death, removal or resignation of a director nominated by Holdings pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement(see “Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance—Apollo Group Approval of Certain Matters and Rights to Nominate CertainDirectors”) be filled by a nominee of Holdings; •authorizing “blank check” preferred stock, the terms and issuance of which can be determined by our board of directors without any need for actionby stockholders; •restricting stockholders from acting by written consent or calling special meetings; and •establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted on bystockholders at stockholder meetings. An issuance of shares of preferred stock could delay or prevent a change in control of us. Our board of directors has the authority to cause us to issue,without any further vote or action by the stockholders, shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, in one or more series, to designate the numberof shares constituting any series, and to fix the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, voting rights, rights andterms of redemption, redemption price or prices and liquidation preferences of such series. The issuance of shares of our preferred stock may have theeffect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control without further action by the stockholders, even where stockholders are offered a premium fortheir shares. These articles of incorporation, bylaws, and contractual provisions could make the removal of Management more difficult and may discourage transactionsthat otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market prices for our common stock. Furthermore, the existence of the foregoingprovisions, as well as the significant common stock beneficially owned by the Apollo Group and Holdings’ rights to nominate a specified number of directorsin certain circumstances, could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. They could also deterpotential acquirers of us, thereby reducing the likelihood that you could receive a premium for your common stock in an acquisition. We are a holding company and rely on dividends, distributions and other payments, advances and transfers of funds from our subsidiaries tomeet our obligations. We are a holding company that does not conduct any business operations of our own. As a result, we are largely dependent upon cash dividends anddistributions and other transfers from our subsidiaries to meet our obligations. The agreements governing the indebtedness of our subsidiaries, andlimitations on payment of dividends and distributions under applicable law, impose restrictions on our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends or otherdistributions to us. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources—Indebtedness.” The deterioration of the earnings from, or other available assets of, our subsidiaries for any reason could also limit or impair their ability topay dividends or other distributions to us. You may be diluted by the future issuance of additional common stock or convertible securities in connection with our incentive plans,acquisitions or otherwise, which could adversely affect our stock price. As of December 31, 2021, we had 413,056,230 shares of common stock authorized but unissued. Our amended and restated articles of incorporationauthorize us to issue these shares of common stock and options, rights, warrants and appreciation rights relating to common stock for the considerationand on the terms and conditions established by our board of directors in its sole discretion, whether in connection with acquisitions or otherwise. We havereserved 3,927,522 shares for issuance upon exercise of outstanding stock options and restricted shares. Any common stock that we issue, includingunder our new equity incentive plan or other equity incentive plans that we may adopt in the future, as well as under outstanding options would dilute thepercentage ownership held by the investors who purchase common stock in this offering. From time to time in the future, we may also issue additional shares of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock pursuant to a varietyof transactions, including acquisitions. Our issuance of additional shares of our common stock or securities convertible into our common stock would diluteyour ownership of us and the sale of a significant amount of such shares in the public market could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our commonstock. Future sales of our common stock in the public market, or the perception in the public market that such sales may occur, could reduce ourstock price. A substantial amount of our outstanding shares of common stock, including those held by Apollo and members of Management, are “restricted securities”within the meaning of Rule 144 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). As restricted shares, these shares may be resold onlypursuant to an effective registration statement or under the requirements of Rule 144 or other applicable exemptions from registration under the SecuritiesAct and as required under applicable state securities laws. All of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock are eligible for future sale,subject to the applicable volume, manner of sale, holding periods and other limitations of Rule 144. Sales of significant amounts of stock in the publicmarket could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our common stock. 28Table of Contents We do not anticipate paying dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. We do not anticipate paying any dividends in the foreseeable future on our common stock. We intend to retain all future earnings for the operation andexpansion of our business and the repayment of outstanding debt. Our senior secured credit facilities contain, and any future indebtedness likely willcontain, restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us, including restrictions on our ability to pay dividends andmake other restricted payments. As a result, capital appreciation, if any, of our common stock may be your major source of gain for the foreseeable future.While we may change this policy at some point in the future, we cannot assure you that we will make such a change. See “Dividend Policy.” ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS. None. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES. We currently lease the following properties: LocationPurposeSquareFootageSegment308 Anthony Ave., Oklahoma City, OK. 73128Administrative offices, manufacturing andwarehousing144,688EGM, TableProducts2400 Commerce Ave., Duluth, GA 30096Research and development55,264EGM6775 S. Edmond St., Ste #300, Las Vegas, NV 89118Corporate headquarters25,088EGM, TableProducts165 Ottley Drive, Atlanta, GA 30324Research and development19,533EGMLago Tana No. 43, Warehouse 8 and 10, Colonia Huichapan, Mexico City,MexicoWarehousing18,191EGM78 Waterloo Road, Macquarie Park NSW (Pod B - Level 5), Sydney, AustraliaResearch and development8,805EGM39 Delhi Road, Suite 1 and 5.04, Level 5, Triniti II,Sydney, AustraliaResearch and development8,450EGMJaime Balmes No. 8, office no. 601, Colonia Los Morales Polanco, MexicoCity, MexicoAdministrative offices3,972EGM5520 Kietzake Lane, Reno, NV 89511Research and development3,705EGM11401 Century Oaks Terrace, Austin, TX. 78758Administrative offices2,951EGM24 Raoul Wallenberg St. Building C, Floors 5 and 10. Tel Aviv, IsraelResearch and development1,850InteractiveElizabeth House, St. Mary's Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire. LE10 1EOAdministrative offices1,452Interactive138a Main Street, Gibraltar CX11 1AAAdministrative offices172Interactive None of the properties listed above are held in fee or subject to any major encumbrance. In addition to those listed above, we lease a number of additionalproperties in the United States and internationally that support our operations. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. We are party to various claims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe the outcome of such disputes or legalactions will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital resources. See Item 15. “Exhibits andFinancial Statement Schedules.” Note 12. "Commitments and Contingencies" for a detailed description of various claims and legal actions we are party to. ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES. Not applicable. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITYSECURITIES. Market Information The Company’s common stock began trading on the NYSE under the symbol “AGS” on January 26, 2018. Holders On March 10, 2022, we had 5 holders of record. 29Table of Contents Dividends We do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future. We are not required to pay dividends, and our stockholders are not guaranteed, or havecontractual or other rights to receive, dividends. The declaration and payment of any future dividends is at the sole discretion of our board of directors anddepends upon, among other things, our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements, level of indebtedness, contractual restrictions with respect to thepayment of dividends, and other considerations that our board of directors deems relevant. Our board of directors may decide, in its discretion, at any time,to modify or repeal the dividend policy or discontinue entirely the payment of dividends. The ability of our board of directors to declare a dividend is also subject to limits imposed by Nevada corporate law. Under Nevada law, our board ofdirectors and the boards of directors of our corporate subsidiaries incorporated in Delaware may declare dividends only to the extent of our “surplus,” whichis defined as total assets at fair market value minus total liabilities, minus statutory capital, or if there is no surplus, out of net profits for the fiscal year inwhich the dividend is declared and/or the preceding fiscal year. Additionally our debt agreements contain limitations on our ability to declare and paydividends. Equity Compensation Refer to Item 11. for a description of the Company’s Management Incentive Plan. Stockholder Return Performance Graph The following graph compares the cumulative total return to stockholders on our then outstanding shares of common stock, the New York Stock Exchange(“NYSE”) Composite Index and indices of our peer group companies that operate in industries or lines of business similar to ours from January 2018, themonth in which we completed our initial public offering, through December 31, 2021. Our peer group companies consist of Aristocrat (Australian SecuritiesExchange: ALL), IGT (New York Stock Exchange: IGT), Everi Holdings Inc. (New York Stock Exchange: EVRI) and Scientific Games Corporation (NasdaqComposite Index: SGMS). The companies in each peer group have been weighted based on their relative market capitalization each year. The graph assumes that $100 was investedin our then outstanding common stock, the NYSE and the peer group indices at the beginning of the one-year period and that any dividends werereinvested. The comparisons are not intended to be indicative of future performance of our shares of common stock. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities None. 30Table of Contents Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers None. ITEM 6. [RESERVED]. ITEM 8. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. In this filing, the following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our FinancialStatements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the information included in our other filings with the SEC. This discussion includesforward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act and the Private Securities LitigationReform Act of 1995 and should be read in conjunction with the disclosure and information contained and referenced in “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Item 1A. Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2020 compared to the year ended December 31, 2019, please refer to Part II, Item 7, “Management’sDiscussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Overview We are a leading designer and supplier of EGMs and other products and services for the gaming industry. We operate our business in three distinctsegments: EGMs, Table Products and Interactive. Each segment's activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing,distribution, installation and servicing of a distinct product line. Founded in 2005, we historically focused on supplying EGMs, including slot machines,video bingo machines, and other electronic gaming devices, to the Native American gaming market. Since 2014, we have expanded our product line-up toinclude: (i) Class III EGMs for commercial and Native American casinos permitted to operate Class III EGMs, (ii) table game products and (iii) interactiveproducts, all of which we believe provide us with growth opportunities as we expand in markets where we currently have limited or no presence. For theyear ended December 31, 2021, approximately 79% of our total revenue was generated through recurring contracted lease agreements whereby we placeEGMs and table game products at our customers’ gaming facilities under either a revenue sharing agreement (we receive a percentage of the revenues thatthese products generate) or fee-per-day agreement (we receive a daily or monthly fixed fee per EGM or table game product), or recurring revenue from ourInteractive gaming operations. 31Table of Contents Key Drivers of Our Business Our revenues are impacted by the following key factors: •the amount of money spent by consumers on our domestic revenue share installed base; •the amount of the daily fee and selling price of our participation EGMs; •our revenue share percentage with customers; •the capital budgets of our customers; •the level of replacement of existing EGMs in existing casinos; •expansion of existing casinos; •development of new casinos; •opening or closing of new gaming jurisdictions both in the United States and internationally; •our ability to obtain and maintain gaming licenses in various jurisdictions; •the relative competitiveness and popularity of our EGMs compared to competitive products offered in the same facilities; and •general macro-economic factors, including levels of and changes to consumer disposable income and personal consumption spending. Our expenses are impacted by the following key factors: •fluctuations in the cost of labor relating to productivity; •overtime and training; •fluctuations in the price of components for gaming equipment; •fluctuations in energy prices that affect the cost of manufacturing and shipping of gaming equipment and parts; •changes in the cost of obtaining and maintaining gaming licenses; •fluctuations in the level of maintenance expense required on gaming equipment; and •tariff increases. The factors above have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related closure of nearly all of our casino customer locations. Due tothe business disruption caused by the rapid nationwide spread of the coronavirus and the actions by state and tribal governments and businesses tocontain the virus, almost all of the Company’s customers closed their operations during the months of March and April 2020 and their respective marketshave been significantly and adversely impacted. Beginning in May 2020, casinos began to reopen at limited capacity. As of December 31, 2021, all of theCompany's customers have reopened; there are still some customers who have reopened at limited capacity and are operating under various restrictions.As a result of the temporary closures of our casino customers, in fiscal year 2020, there was a decrease in the amount of money spent by consumers onour revenue shared installed base and the amount of daily fees of our participation EGMs and a slowdown in the expansion of existing casinos ordevelopment of new casinos. Specifically, gaming operations revenue and equipment sales decreased during the year ended December 31, 2020 as aresult of the temporary closures of our casino customers. Similarly, our EGM and Table Products segment operating results have been disrupted becauseeach segment’s activities including design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, installation and servicing of its product's lineshave been temporarily halted or significantly reduced. In addition, each segment’s revenue from leasing, licensing and selling products was adverselyimpacted due to the temporary closures of our casino customers. As a result, the Company reduced expenses and capital purchases to adapt to theseverity of the COVID-19 pandemic. From April to September of 2020, the Company implemented short-term furloughs with retained benefits, company-wide salary reductions, and reduced its workforce by over 10%. Our non-employee directors also agreed to reduce their fees by 50% for the first threequarters of 2020 and to take payment of the fees in stock in lieu of cash. Variations in our selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development are primarily due to changes in employment and salaries andrelated fringe benefits. Acquisitions and Divestitures We have not made any strategic acquisitions over the past two years. 32Table of Contents Results of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2020 The following tables set forth certain selected audited consolidated financial data for the periods indicated (in thousands): Year ended December 31, $ % 2021 2020 Change Change Consolidated Statements of Operations: Revenues Gaming operations $205,627 $129,150 76,477 59.2%Equipment sales 54,069 37,857 16,212 42.8%Total revenues 259,696 167,007 92,689 55.5%Operating expenses Cost of gaming operations 38,945 32,087 6,858 21.4%Cost of equipment sales 24,262 16,789 7,473 44.5%Selling, general and administrative 63,749 46,463 17,286 37.2%Research and development 36,308 26,786 9,522 35.5%Write-downs and other charges 2,791 3,329 (538) (16.2)%Depreciation and amortization 73,938 85,722 (11,784) (13.7)%Total operating expenses 239,993 211,176 28,817 13.6%Income (loss) from operations 19,703 (44,169) 63,872 (144.6)%Other expense (income) Interest expense 44,352 41,935 2,417 5.8%Interest income (1,064) (1,179) 115 (9.8)%Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt - 3,102 (3,102) (100.0)%Other expense 1,185 3,226 (2,041) (63.3)%Loss before income taxes (24,770) (91,253) 66,483 (72.9)%Income tax benefit 2,198 5,875 (3,677) (62.6)%Net loss $(22,572) $(85,378) 62,806 (73.6)% Revenues Gaming Operations. Gaming operations revenue increased primarily due to an increase in EGM RPD of 69.2% compared to the prior year from $12.84 perday to $21.72 per day. In the prior year, temporary casino closures began in March 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning in May2020, casinos began to reopen at limited capacity. As of December 31, 2021, all of the Company's customers have reopened; there are still somecustomers who have reopened at limited capacity and are operating under various restrictions. The increases in gaming operations revenue are partiallyoffset by a decrease in our EGM installed base year over year related to the sale of over 429 previously leased, lower yielding units to distributors. Ourinternational EGM installed base also decreased year over year due primarily to the permanent closure of certain casinos in Mexico and removal ofmachines related to slot floor reconfigurations. The increase in gaming operations revenue is also attributable to a $3.9 million increase in Table Productsgaming operations revenue due to the temporary casino closures in the prior year that began in March 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, anda $2.8 million increase in our Interactive segment, primarily related to an increase in our RMG revenues.Equipment Sales. The increase in equipment sales was primarily due to an increase of 1,037 EGMs sold year over year. We sold 2,380 EGM units for theyear ended December 31, 2021, compared to 1,343 EGM units in the prior year period. EGM equipment sales revenue also includes revenue from the saleof 429 lower yielding units to a distributor in the current year period and 1,236 lower yielding units in the prior year period, which are not included in our soldunit count or domestic average sales price. 33Table of Contents Operating Expenses Cost of Gaming Operations. The increase in the cost of gaming operations was the result of increased direct expenses and related costs of $4.3 millionthat are related to the volume of revenue primarily due to increased activity compared to the prior year. The temporary casino closures in the prior year andlimited capacity of re-opened casinos caused by the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on our operations in the prior year. The increase was alsoattributable to an increase in field service-related expenses compared to the prior year period by $3.0 million due to increased activity and headcount. Theincrease was partially offset by a $0.2 million decrease in inventory valuation-related charges. As a percentage of gaming operations revenue, costs ofgaming operations was 18.9% for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 24.8% for the prior year period. Cost of Equipment Sales. The increase in cost of equipment sales is attributable to the increase in the number of units sold compared to the prior period,partially offset by the sale of previously leased units to distributors (429 of which were sold in the twelve months ended December 31, 2021). As apercentage of equipment sales revenue, costs of equipment sales was 44.9% for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to 44.3% for the prior yearperiod, which fluctuated year over year primarily due to the difference in the cost of previously leased units sold in each period. Selling, General and Administrative. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily due to a $9.4 million increase in salary andbenefit costs and a $6.5 million increase in non-cash stock-based compensation. In the prior year, Management took actions to decrease spending amidthe COVID-19 pandemic including employee furloughs, reduction in work force and salary reductions. The increase in selling, general and administrativeexpenses is also attributable to a $0.9 million increase in insurance expenses, a $0.9 million increase in marketing expenses, and the remaining increaseis primarily attributable to travel and support costs ramping to maintain current operations. Research and Development. The increase in research and development expense is primarily due to a $8.5 million increase in salaries and benefits. In theprior year, Management took actions to decrease spending amid the COVID-19 pandemic including employee furloughs, reduction in work force and salaryreductions. The increase in research and development expense is also attributable to a $1.1 million increase in development costs. Write-downs and Other Charges. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $2.8 million in write-downs and charges, $1.4 millionof which is primarily related to the full impairment of long-lived assets related to a discontinued product line (the Company used level 3 fair value inputsbased on projected cash flows), $0.8 million of which is primarily related to the full impairment of internally developed gaming titles, as it was determined bymanagement that the gaming titles would no longer be used (the Company used level 3 fair value inputs based on projected cash flows), and $0.6 million ofwhich is primarily related to the disposal of long-lived assets. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $3.3 million in write-downs and other charges primarily related to the write-off ofplacement fee intangible assets associated with the sale of previously leased EGMs to distributors in the period of $1.9 million and fair value adjustmentsto contingent consideration of $0.8 million. Depreciation and Amortization. The decrease was predominantly due to several intangible assets purchased in business combinations that reached theend of their useful lives. Other Expense (Income) Interest Expense. The increase in interest expense is predominantly attributable to an increase of $95.0 million in the principal amounts under theincremental first lien credit facilities outstanding for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, compared to only eight months during the period endedDecember 31, 2020, partially offset by the decrease in the amount outstanding on the revolving credit facility year over year. See Item 15. “Exhibits andFinancial Statement Schedules.” Note 5. "Long-Term Debt" for a detailed discussion regarding long-term debt. Other Expense (Income). The decrease is predominantly attributed to the write-off of indemnification receivables of $3.4 million in the prior year, comparedto only $0.8 million in the current period, as the related liability for uncertain tax positions was also written-off due to the lapse in the statute of limitations.See Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 11. "Income Taxes" for a detailed discussion regarding the write-off of indemnificationreceivables. To a lesser extent, the decrease is offset due to the effect of foreign currency fluctuation on trade payables and receivables denominated inforeign currencies. Income Taxes. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2021, was a benefit of 8.9%. The difference between the federalstatutory rate of 21.0% and the Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2021, was primarily due to changes in our valuationallowance on deferred tax assets, various permanent items and lapse in the applicable statute of limitations for certain uncertain tax positions. The Company’s effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2020, was a benefit of 6.4%. The difference between the federal statutory rateof 21.0% and the Company’s effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2020, was primarily due to changes in our valuation allowance on deferredtax assets, various permanent items and lapse in the applicable statute of limitations for certain uncertain tax positions. Segment Operating Results We report our business segment results by segment in accordance with the “management approach.” The management approach designates the internalreporting used by our chief operating decision maker, who is our Chief Executive Officer, for making decisions and assessing performance of our reportablesegments. See Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 1. "Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for adetailed discussion of our three segments. Each segment’s activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing, distribution,installation and servicing of its product lines. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on revenues and segment Adjusted EBITDA. Segment revenues include leasing, licensing or selling of products within each reportable segment. We measure segment performance in terms of revenue,segment-specific Adjusted EBITDA and unit placements. We believe that unit placements are an important gauge of segment performance for EGM’s andTable Products because it measures historical market placements of leased and sold units and provides insight into potential markets for next generationproducts and service. We do not present a sold unit cumulative installed base as previously sold units may no longer be in use by our customers or mayhave been replaced by other models or products. 34Table of Contents Adjusted Expenses We have provided (i) adjusted cost of gaming operations, (ii) adjusted selling, general and administrative costs and (iii) adjusted research and developmentcost (collectively, the “Adjusted Expenses”) in this Form 10-K because we believe such measures provide investors with additional information to measureour performance. We believe that the presentation of each of the Adjusted Expenses is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain non-cash itemsthat vary greatly and are difficult to predict. These Adjusted Expenses take into account non-cash stock compensation expense, acquisitions andintegration-related costs including restructuring and severance, public offering costs, legal and litigation expenses including settlement payments, newjurisdictions and regulatory licensing costs, non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery, non-cash charges and loss on disposition of assetsand other adjustments that include costs and inventory and receivable valuation charges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, we believe eachof the Adjusted Expenses provides a meaningful measure of our expenses because we use it for evaluating our business performance, making budgetingdecisions, and comparing our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. It also provides Management and investors withadditional information to estimate our value. Each of the Adjusted Expenses is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP. Our use of the term Adjusted Expenses may vary from others in ourindustry. Each of the Adjusted Expenses should not be considered as an alternative to our operating expenses under GAAP. Each of the AdjustedExpenses has important limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for the analysis of our results asreported under GAAP. Our definition of Adjusted Expenses allows us to add back certain non-cash charges that are deducted in calculating net income and to deduct certaingains that are included in calculating net income. However, these expenses and gains vary greatly, and are difficult to predict. They can represent the effectof long-term strategies as opposed to short-term results. In addition, in the case of charges or expenses, these items can represent the reduction of cashthat could be used for other corporate purposes. Due to these limitations, we rely primarily on our GAAP cost of gaming operations, cost of equipment sales, selling, general and administrative costs andresearch and development costs and use each of the Adjusted Expenses only supplementally. 35Table of Contents The tables below present each of the Adjusted Expenses and include a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP measure. Electronic Gaming Machines Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Year Ended December 31, % (amounts in thousands except unit data) 2021 2020 Change Change EGM segment revenues: Gaming operations $184,050 $114,548 $69,502 60.7%Equipment sales 53,759 37,241 16,518 44.4%Total EGM revenues $237,809 $151,789 $86,020 56.7% EGM segment expenses and adjusted expenses: Cost of gaming operations(1) $36,165 $29,204 $6,961 23.8%Less: Adjustments(2) 2,956 5,164 (2,208) (42.8)%Adjusted cost of gaming operations 33,209 24,040 9,169 38.1% Cost of equipment sales 24,168 16,627 7,541 45.4% Selling, general and administrative 58,436 42,890 15,546 36.2%Less: Adjustments(3) 13,428 9,979 3,449 34.6%Adjusted cost of selling, general and administrative 45,008 32,911 12,097 36.8% Research and development 31,553 22,769 8,784 38.6%Less: Adjustments(4) 2,430 3,014 (584) (19.4)%Adjusted cost of research and development 29,123 19,755 9,368 47.4% Accretion of placement fees 6,516 7,421 (905) (12.2)% EGM Adjusted EBITDA $112,817 $65,877 $46,940 71.3% EGM unit information: Class II 11,256 11,794 (538) (4.6)%Class III 4,683 4,474 209 4.7%Domestic installed base, end of period 15,939 16,268 (329) (2.0)%International installed base, end of period 7,643 7,985 (342) (4.3)%Total installed base, end of period 23,582 24,253 (671) (2.8)% Installed base - Oklahoma 8,045 8,871 (826) (9.3)%Installed base - non-Oklahoma 7,894 7,397 497 6.7%Domestic installed base, end of period 15,939 16,268 (329) (2.0)% Domestic revenue per day $30.35 $17.66 $12.69 71.9%International revenue per day $4.52 $2.59 $1.93 74.5%Total revenue per day $21.72 $12.84 $8.88 69.2% Domestic EGM units Sold 2,380 1,243 1,137 91.5%Total EGM units Sold 2,380 1,343 1,037 77.2%Domestic average sales price $18,369 $18,068 $301 1.7% (1) Exclusive of depreciation and amortization.(2) Adjustments to cost of gaming operation include non-cash stock compensation expense, non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery andother adjustments.(3) Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expense include non-cash stock compensation expense, acquisitions and integration-related costsincluding restructuring and severance, legal and litigation expenses including settlement payments and other adjustments.(4) Adjustments to research and development costs include non-cash stock compensation expense, acquisitions and integration-related costs includingrestructuring and severance. 36Table of Contents Gaming Operations Revenue Gaming operations revenue increased primarily due to an increase in EGM RPD of 69.2% compared to the prior year from $12.84 per day to $21.72 perday. In the prior year, temporary casino closures began in March 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning in May 2020, casinos began toreopen at limited capacity. As of December 31, 2021, all of the Company's customers have reopened; there are still some customers who have reopenedat limited capacity and are operating under various restrictions. The increases in gaming operations revenue are partially offset by a decrease in our EGMinstalled base year over year related to the sale of over 429 previously leased, lower yielding units to distributors during the last twelve months. Ourinternational EGM installed base also decreased year over year due primarily to the permanent closure of certain casinos in Mexico and removal ofmachines related to slot floor reconfigurations. Equipment Sales The increase in equipment sales was primarily due to an increase of 1,037 EGMs sold compared year over year. We sold 2,380 EGM units during the yearended December 31, 2021, compared to 1,343 EGM units in the prior year period. EGM equipment sales revenue also includes revenue from the sale of429 lower yielding units to a distributor in the current year period and 1,236 lower yielding units in the prior year period, which are not included in our soldunit count or domestic average sales price. EGM Adjusted EBITDA EGM Adjusted EBITDA includes revenues and operating expenses from the EGM segment adjusted for depreciation, amortization, write-downs and othercharges, accretion of placement fees, as well as other costs. See Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 13. "OperatingSegments" for further explanation of adjustments. The increase in EGM Adjusted EBITDA is attributable to the increase in revenue described above offsetby the related increase in cost of gaming operations and cost of equipment sales and an increase in operating expenses as a result of Management'sactions taken to decrease spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. EGM Adjusted EBITDA margin was 47.4% for the year ended December 31,2021 compared to 43.4% for the year ended December 31, 2020. Table Products Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020 Year Ended December 31, % (amounts in thousands except unit data) 2021 2020 Change Change Table Products segment revenues: Gaming operations $11,569 $7,353 $4,216 57.3%Equipment sales 310 616 (306) (49.7)%Total Table Products revenues $11,879 $7,969 $3,910 49.1% Table Products segment expenses and adjusted expenses: Cost of gaming operations(1) 687 1,041 (354) (34.0)%Less: Adjustments(2) 321 554 (233) (42.1)%Adjusted cost of gaming operations 366 487 (121) (24.8)% Cost of equipment sales 94 162 (68) (42.0)% Selling, general and administrative 2,879 1,880 999 53.1%Less: Adjustments(3) 257 254 3 1.2%Adjusted cost of selling, general and administrative 2,622 1,626 996 61.3% Research and development 2,410 2,439 (29) (1.2)%Less: Adjustments(4) 51 105 (54) (51.4)%Adjusted cost of research and development 2,359 2,334 25 1.1% Table Products Adjusted EBITDA $6,438 $3,360 $3,078 91.6% Table Products unit information: Table products installed base, end of period 4,701 4,254 447 10.5%Average monthly lease price $213 $149 $64 43.0% (1) Exclusive of depreciation and amortization.(2) Adjustments to cost of gaming operation include non-cash stock compensation expense and non-cash charges on capitalized installation and delivery.(3) Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expense include non-cash stock compensation expense, and other adjustments.(4) Adjustments to research and development costs include non-cash stock compensation expense. 37Table of Contents Gaming Operations Revenue The increase in Table Products gaming operations revenue is attributable to the temporary casino closures that took place in the prior year due to theCOVID-19 pandemic and the increase in the Table Products installed base. The continuing success of our progressives such as Super 4, Blackjack Match,and Royal 9, are the primary drivers of the increase in the Table Products installed base compared to the prior year period. Equipment Sales The decrease in equipment sales is primarily due to the prior year period including the sale of plexiglass shields and other parts sales to assist our casinocustomers to reopen safely. Tables Products Adjusted EBITDA Table Products Adjusted EBITDA includes the revenues and operating expenses from the Table Products segment adjusted for depreciation, amortization,write-downs and other charges, as well as other costs. See Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 13. "Operating Segments" forfurther explanation of adjustments. The increase in Table Products Adjusted EBITDA is attributable to the increases in gaming operations revenue, partiallyoffset by an increase in operating expenses primarily related to an increase in salaries and benefits costs. Interactive Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020 Year Ended December 31, $ % (amounts in thousands) 2021 2020 Change Change Interactive segment revenue: Social gaming revenue $2,398 $3,513 (1,115) (31.7)%Real-money gaming revenue 7,610 3,736 3,874 103.7%Total Interactive revenue $10,008 $7,249 2,759 38.1% Interactive segment expenses and adjusted expenses: Cost of gaming operations(1) 2,093 1,842 251 13.6% Selling, general and administrative 2,434 1,693 741 43.8%Less: Adjustments(2) 157 222 (65) (29.3)%Adjusted cost of selling, general and administrative 2,277 1,471 806 54.8% Research and development 2,345 1,578 767 48.6%Less: Adjustments(3) 39 74 (35) (47.3)%Adjusted cost of research and development 2,306 1,504 802 53.3% Interactive Adjusted EBITDA $3,332 $2,432 900 37.0% (1) Exclusive of depreciation and amortization.(2) Adjustments to selling, general and administrative expense include non-cash stock compensation expense, legal and litigation expenses includingsettlement payments, and other adjustments.(3) Adjustments to research and development costs include non-cash stock compensation expense. Total Interactive Revenue The increase in total interactive revenue is primarily attributable to an increase of $3.9 million in RMG revenue in the current period primarily due to anincrease in the number of customers and games year over year as well as the addition of our land-based content on the AxSys Games Marketplaceplatform. The increase in RMG is attributable to the increased revenue from Canada and the states of Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Theincrease in gaming operations revenue is partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease in social gaming revenue in the current period. Interactive Adjusted EBITDA Interactive Adjusted EBITDA includes the revenues and operating expenses from the Interactive segment adjusted for depreciation, amortization, write-downs and other charges, as well as other costs. See Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 13. "Operating Segments" for furtherexplanation of adjustments. The increase in Interactive Adjusted EBITDA is primarily attributable to an increase in revenues as described above, partiallyoffset by increased operating costs including salary and benefit related expenses and professional fees. 38Table of Contents TOTAL ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION TO NET LOSS We have provided total Adjusted EBITDA in this Form 10-K because we believe such measure provides investors with additional information to measure ourperformance. We believe that the presentation of total Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain material non-cash itemsthat we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future, as well as other items we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance.Further, we believe total Adjusted EBITDA provides a meaningful measure of operating profitability because we use it for evaluating our businessperformance, making budgeting decisions, and comparing our performance against that of other peer companies using similar measures. It also providesManagement and investors with additional information to estimate our value. Total Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP. Our use of the term total Adjusted EBITDA may vary from others in ourindustry. Total Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to operating income or net income. Total Adjusted EBITDA has importantlimitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for the analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA allows us to add back certain non-cash charges that are deducted in calculating net income and to deduct certain gainsthat are included in calculating net income. However, these expenses and gains vary greatly, and are difficult to predict. They can represent the effect oflong-term strategies as opposed to short-term results. In addition, in the case of charges or expenses, these items can represent the reduction of cash thatcould be used for other corporate purposes. Due to these limitations, we rely primarily on our GAAP results, such as net (loss) income, income from operations, EGM Adjusted EBITDA, TableProducts Adjusted EBITDA or interactive Adjusted EBITDA and use total Adjusted EBITDA only supplementally. The following tables reconcile net loss attributable to PlayAGS, Inc. to total Adjusted EBITDA (amounts in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2021 compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2020 Year Ended December 31, $ % 2021 2020 Change Change Net loss $(22,572) $(85,378) 62,806 (73.6)%Income tax benefit (2,198) (5,875) 3,677 (62.6)%Depreciation and amortization 73,938 85,722 (11,784) (13.7)%Interest expense, net of interest income and other 44,473 43,982 491 1.1%Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt(1) - 3,102 (3,102) (100.0)%Write-downs and other(2) 2,791 3,329 (538) (16.2)%Other adjustments(3) 3,119 8,618 (5,499) (63.8)%Other non-cash charges(4) 8,393 9,712 (1,319) (13.6)%Non-cash stock-based compensation(5) 14,643 8,457 6,186 73.1%Total Adjusted EBITDA $122,587 $71,669 50,918 71.0% (1) Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to the refinancing of long-term debt, in which deferred loan costs and discounts relatedto old senior secured credit facilities were written-off.(2) Write-downs and other include items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets and fair value adjustments to contingentconsideration.(3) Other adjustments are primarily composed of the following: •Costs and inventory and receivable valuation charges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, professional fees incurred for projects, costs incurredrelated to public offerings, contract cancellation fees and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature; •Acquisition and integration-related costs related to the purchase of businesses and to integrate operations and obtain costs synergies; •Restructuring and severance costs, which primarily relate to costs incurred through the restructuring of the Company’s operations from time to timeand other employee severance costs recognized in the periods presented; and •Legal and litigation related costs, which consist of payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business.(4) Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installationand delivery, which primarily includes the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract and non-cash chargesrelated to accretion of contract rights under development agreements.(5) Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards. 39Table of Contents Liquidity and Capital Resources We expect that primary ongoing liquidity requirements for the next twelve months after the financial statements are issued will be for operating capitalexpenditures, working capital, debt servicing, game development and other customer acquisition activities. We expect to finance these liquidityrequirements through a combination of cash on hand, additional financing, and cash flows from operating activities. Part of our overall strategy includes consideration of expansion opportunities, underserved markets and acquisition and other strategic opportunities thatmay arise periodically. We may require additional funds in order to execute on such strategic growth, and may incur additional debt or issue additionalequity to finance any such transactions. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain such debt or issue any such additional equity on acceptableterms or at all. Contractual Obligations As of December 31, 2021, the Company is contractually obligated to make future cash payments related to our long-term debt, operating lease liability,placement fees payable, and other miscellaneous obligations. For a description of contractual obligations related to long-term debt that include mandatory quarterly principal and interest payments, see Item 15.“Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 5. "Long-Term Debt". For a description of contractual obligations related to our operating lease liability, see Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note14. "Leases". As of December 31, 2021, we have a total contractual obligation to make future cash payments for placement fees of $22.1 million, $6.3 million of which isdue in the next twelve months, and each year thereafter until the end of the contractually required payments in 2025. As a result of the business disruption caused by the rapid nationwide spread of the coronavirus and the actions by state and tribal governments andbusinesses to contain the virus, the Company reduced expenses and capital purchases to adapt to the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic.From April to September of 2020, the Company implemented short-term furloughs with retained benefits, company-wide salary reductions, and reduced itsworkforce by over 10%. Our non-employee directors also agreed to reduce their fees by 50% for the first three quarters of 2020 and to take payment of thefees in stock in lieu of cash. Beginning in May 2020, casinos began to reopen at limited capacity. As of December 31, 2021, all of the Company'scustomers have reopened; there are still some customers who have reopened at limited capacity and are operating under various restrictions. As of December 31, 2021, we had $95.0 million in cash and cash equivalents. Under the First Lien Credit Agreement (defined below and in Item 15.“Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 5. "Long-Term Debt"), the Company is required to comply with certain financial covenants at the end ofeach calendar quarter, including to maintain a maximum net first lien leverage ratio of 6.0 to 1.0. As of December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with therequired covenants of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. See Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules ” Note 1. “Liquidity andFinancing and COVID-19” for a description of a change to our financial covenants for future periods. On May 1, 2020, the Company entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement No. 4 ("Amendment No. 4") which amended its FirstLien Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) provide for a suspension of the testing of the financial covenant for the fiscal quarters ending June 30,2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020 and (ii) during the period beginning on May 1, 2020, and ending on the date on which the Companydelivers a compliance certificate with respect to the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2021 (unless earlier terminated by the Company), make certainmodifications to the negative covenants set forth in the First Lien Credit Agreement and, solely for purposes of determining compliance with the financialcovenant during the first three quarters of 2021 once testing resumed, the calculation of EBITDA. Pursuant to the terms of Amendment No. 4, the Companyincurred incremental term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $95.0 million, of which the Company received $83.3 million in net proceeds (afteroriginal issue discount and related fees, which is described in Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 5. "Long-Term Debt" Theincremental term loans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Borrower's option, either LIBOR or the base rate,subject to an interest rate floor plus an applicable margin of 13.0% for LIBOR loans and 12.0% for base rate loans. Other than described above, theincremental term loans have the same terms applicable to the outstanding term loans under the First Lien Credit Agreement. On February 15, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), AP Gaming I, LLC (the “Borrower”), a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned indirect subsidiary ofthe Company, as borrower, and AP Gaming Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company(“Holdings”), entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement (the “Incremental Agreement”) with certain of the Borrower’s subsidiaries,the lenders party thereto and Jefferies Finance LLC, as administrative agent (the “Administrative Agent”). The Incremental Agreement amends and restatesthat certain First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017, as amended on December 6, 2017, as amended and restated on February 7, 2018, asamended and restated on October 5, 2018, as amended on August 30, 2019, as amended on May 1, 2020, and as amended on August 4, 2021 (the“Existing Credit Agreement”), among the Borrower, Holdings, the lenders party thereto from time to time, the Administrative Agent and the other partiesnamed therein (the Existing Credit Agreement as amended and restated by the Incremental Agreement, the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement provides (i) a senior secured first lien term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $575.0 million (the “New Term LoanFacility”), the proceeds of which, together with cash on hand of the Borrower and its subsidiaries, were used by the Borrower on the Closing Date to repayall amounts outstanding under the existing term loan facilities set forth in the Existing Credit Agreement and to pay related fees and expenses, and (ii) a$40.0 million senior secured first lien revolving facility, with a $7.5 million letter of credit subfacility and a $5.0 million swingline subfacility (the “NewRevolving Credit Facility”). Based on the cash and cash equivalents on hand as of December 31, 2021, Management believes that the Company has sufficient liquidity to fund itsoperating requirements and meet its obligations as they become due for at least the next twelve months after the financial statements are issued. 40Table of Contents Indebtedness First Lien Credit Facilities On June 6, 2017 (the “Closing Date”), AP Gaming I, LLC (the “Borrower”), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, entered into a first liencredit agreement (“the First Lien Credit Agreement”), providing for $450.0 million in term loans and a $30.0 million revolving credit facility (the “First LienCredit Facilities”). The proceeds of the term loans were used primarily to repay the Company's then existing term loans, other indebtedness, to pay for thefees and expenses incurred in connection with the foregoing and otherwise for general corporate purposes. The full amount of the revolving credit facilitywas drawn on March 19, 2020 as a precautionary measure in order to increase the Company’s cash position and facilitate financial flexibility in light ofcurrent uncertainty in the global markets resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The full amount of the revolving credit facility was repaid in October 2020and remains available for the Company to draw upon in the future. The term loans will mature on February 15, 2024, and the revolving credit facility willmature on June 6, 2022. The term loans require scheduled quarterly payments in amounts equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of theterm loans, with the balance due at maturity. Borrowings under the term loans and revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Borrower’soption, either LIBOR or the base rate, subject to an interest rate floor plus an applicable margin rate. In addition, on a quarterly basis, the Borrower isrequired to pay each lender under the revolving credit facility a commitment fee in respect of any unused commitments thereunder at a rate of 0.50% perannum. The Borrower is a direct subsidiary of AP Gaming Holdings, LLC, which is a direct subsidiary of AP Gaming, Inc., which is a direct subsidiary of PlayAGS,Inc. These entities between the Borrower and PlayAGS, Inc. are holding companies with no other operations, cash flows, material assets or liabilities otherthan the equity interests in the Borrower. On December 6, 2017, the Borrower entered into incremental facilities for $65.0 million in term loans (the “December Incremental Term Loans”). The netproceeds of the December Incremental Term Loans were used to finance the acquisition of EGMs and related assets operated by Rocket Gaming Systems(“Rocket”) and to pay fees and expenses in connection therewith and for general corporate purposes. An additional $1.0 million in loan costs were incurred related to the issuance of the December Incremental Term Loans. Given the composition of the lendergroup, the transaction was accounted for as a debt modification and, as such, $0.9 million in third-party costs were expensed and included in the loss onextinguishment and modification of debt. The remaining amount was capitalized and will be amortized over the term of the agreement. On February 8, 2018, the Borrower completed the repricing of its existing $513.0 million term loans under its First Lien Credit Agreement (the “TermLoans”). The Term Loans were repriced from 550 basis points to 425 basis points over LIBOR. The LIBOR floor remained at 100 basis points. On February 8, 2018, in connection with the repricing of the Term Loans, third-party costs of $1.2 million were expensed and included in the loss andmodification of debt. Existing debt issuance costs of $0.4 million were written-off and also included in the loss on extinguishment and modification of debt. On October 5, 2018, the Borrower entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement No. 2 (the “Incremental Agreement No. 2”) withcertain of the Borrower’s subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto from time to time and the Administrative Agent. The Incremental Agreement No. 2 amendedand restated that certain First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017, as amended on December 6, 2017 and as amended and restated onFebruary 8, 2018 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”), among the Borrower, the lenders party thereto, the Administrative Agent and other parties namedtherein (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”), to (a) reduce the applicable interest rate margin for the Term B Loans (as repriced, the “RepricedTerm B Loans”) under the Credit Agreement by 0.75% (which shall increase by an additional 0.25% if at any time the Borrower receives a corporate creditrating of at least B1 from Moody’s, regardless of any future rating) and (b) provide for the incurrence by the Borrower of incremental term loans in anaggregate principal amount of $30.0 million (the “Incremental Term Loans” and together with the Repriced Term B Loans, the “Term B Loans”). On October 5, 2018, in connection with the repricing of the Term Loans, third-party costs of $1.5 million were expensed and included in the loss onextinguishment and modification of debt. On August 30, 2019, the Borrower entered into Amendment No. 3 (the "Repricing Amendment") to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. TheRepricing Amendment reduced the interest rate margin on the revolving credit facility to the same interest rate margin as the Term Loans issued under theAmended and Restated Credit Agreement. On May 1, 2020, the Borrower entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement No. 4 (“Amendment No. 4”) with certain of theBorrower’s subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto and the administrative agent, which amended the First Lien Credit Agreement to provide for covenantrelief (as described in Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 5. "Long-Term Debt") as well as an aggregate principal amount of $95.0million in incremental term loans, of which the net proceeds received by the Company were $83.3 million in net proceeds after original issue discount andrelated fees. The incremental term loans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Borrower’s option, either LIBOR orthe base rate, subject to an interest rate floor plus an applicable margin of 13% for LIBOR loans and 12% for base rate loans. Any voluntary prepayment ofthe incremental term loans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 during the first two years after May 1, 2020 will be subject to a customary ”make-whole”premium. On or after May 1, 2022 and prior to November 1, 2022, a voluntary prepayment of the incremental term loans incurred pursuant to AmendmentNo. 4 will be accompanied by a 1.00% payment premium. Other than described above, the incremental term loans have the same terms applicable to theoutstanding term loans under the First Lien Credit Agreement. On August 4, 2021, the Borrower entered into Amendment Agreement No. 5 (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”), with certain of the Borrower'ssubsidiaries, the lenders party thereto and the administrative agent, which amends and restates that certain First Lien Credit Agreement to extend thematurity date of its existing $30.0 million first lien revolving credit facility to November 6, 2023. Other than as described above, the loans under the FirstLien Credit Agreement continue to have the same terms. As of December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with the required covenants of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. See Item 15. “Exhibits andFinancial Statement Schedules ” Note 1. “Liquidity and Financing and COVID-19” for a description of a change to our financial covenants for future periods. 41Table of Contents Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement On February 15, 2022, the Borrower and Holdings entered into the Amended Credit Agreement with certain of the Borrower’s subsidiaries, the lenders partythereto and the Administrative Agent. The Amended Credit Agreement amends and restates the Existing Credit Agreement, among the Borrower, Holdings,the lenders party thereto from time to time, the Administrative Agent and the other parties named therein. The Amended Credit Agreement provides (i) a senior secured first lien term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $575.0 million (the “New Term LoanFacility”), the proceeds of which, together with cash on hand of the Borrower and its subsidiaries, were used by the Borrower on the Closing Date to repayall amounts outstanding under the existing term loan facilities set forth in the Existing Credit Agreement and to pay related fees and expenses, and (ii) a$40.0 million senior secured first lien revolving facility, with a $7.5 million letter of credit subfacility and a $5.0 million swingline subfacility. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement will bear interest at a per annum rate equal to, at the Borrower’s election, either (a) an adjusted termSOFR for the interest period in effect, subject to a floor of (i) in the case of term loan borrowings, 0.75% and (ii) in the case of revolver borrowings, 0.00% or(b) a base rate determined by the highest of (i) the prime rate in effect, (ii) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% and (iii) an adjusted term SOFR withan interest period of one month plus 1.00%, in each case plus an applicable margin of 4.00% for adjusted term SOFR loans and 3.00% for base rate loans. The New Term Loan Facility will mature on February 15, 2029 and, commencing with the quarter ending June 30, 2022, will amortize in quarterlyinstallments equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of the term loans, with the balance due at maturity. The commitments under the NewRevolving Credit Facility will terminate on February 15, 2027. The Borrower may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Amended Credit Agreement at any time, without prepayment premium or penalty, except inconnection with a repricing event in respect of the New Term Loan Facility as described below, subject to customary “breakage” costs with respect toadjusted term SOFR loans. Any refinancing through the issuance of certain debt or any repricing amendment, in either case, that constitutes a “repricingevent” applicable to the New Term Loan Facility resulting in a lower yield occurring at any time on or prior to August 15, 2022 will be accompanied by a1.00% prepayment premium or fee, as applicable. The Amended Credit Agreement includes customary mandatory prepayment events, affirmative covenants, negative covenants and events of default. Inaddition, the New Revolving Credit Facility requires the Borrower to comply on a quarterly basis, commencing on June 30, 2022, with a maximum net firstlien senior secured leverage ratio of 6.70 to 1.00 if the aggregate amount of funded loans and issued letters of credit (excluding up to $5.0 million ofundrawn letters of credit under the New Revolving Credit Facility and letters of credit that are cash collateralized) under the New Revolving Credit Facility onsuch date exceeds 35% of the then-outstanding commitments under the New Revolving Credit Facility. Finance Leases The Company has entered into leases for vehicles that are accounted for as finance leases, as described in Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial StatementSchedules” Note 5. "Long-Term Debt". The following table summarizes our historical cash flows (in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 Change Cash Flow Information: Net cash provided operating activities $78,332 $36,170 42,162 Net cash (used in) investing activities (50,137) (39,283) (10,854)Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (14,905) 71,643 (86,548)Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (2) (3) 1 Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $13,288 $68,527 (55,239) Operating activities The increase in cash provided by operating activities is primarily attributable to the decrease in net loss primarily due to all of the Company's customersbeing reopened at December 31, 2021. In the prior year, temporary casino closures began in March 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning inMay 2020, casinos began to reopen at limited capacity. The increase is partially offset by better collections of accounts receivable in the prior period. Investing activities The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to a $13.2 million increase in purchases of property plant and equipment, a $4.4 millionincrease in software development and partially offset by a $4.7 million decrease in customer note receivables, a $0.3 million increase in proceeds frompayments on customer notes receivable and a $1.8 million decrease in purchases of intangibles. Financing activities Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021, was $14.9 million compared to net cash provided by financing activities of$71.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, representing a decrease of $86.5 million which is primarily attributable to the proceeds fromincremental term loans of $83.3 million in the prior year period which primarily consists of $92.2 million of gross proceeds net of $5.7 million of deferred loancosts and $3.1 million of loss on modification that was immediately expensed. 42Table of Contents Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Estimates Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) generally accepted in the UnitedStates of America. Accordingly, we are required to make estimates incorporating judgments and assumptions we believe are reasonable based on ourhistorical experience, contract terms, trends in our company and the industry as a whole, as well as information available from other outside sources. Ourestimates affect amounts recorded in our consolidated financial statements and there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from initialestimates. Changes in future economic conditions or other business circumstances may affect the outcomes of our estimates and assumptions. Ouraccounting policies are more fully described in Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 1. "Description of the Business and Summaryof Significant Accounting Policies". We consider the following accounting policies to be the most important to understanding and evaluating our financial results. These policies requireManagement to make subjective and complex judgments that are inherently uncertain or variable. Management considers an accounting estimate to be critical if: •It requires assumptions to be made that were uncertain at the time the estimate was made, and •Changes in the estimate or different estimates that could have been selected could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operationor financial condition. 43Table of Contents Business Combinations We apply the provisions of ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (ASC 805), in the accounting for business acquisitions. We recognize separately fromgoodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, at their acquisition date fair values and goodwill is defined as the excess of considerationtransferred over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Significant estimates and assumptions arerequired to value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable. The valuationsrelated to acquisitions include significant estimates in the valuation of intangible assets that include trade names, brand names, customer relationships,and gaming software and technology platforms. These estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement and typically include the calculation ofan appropriate discount rate (Assumption #1) and projection of the cash flows (Assumption #2) associated with each acquired asset. As a result, duringthe measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilitiesassumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. In addition, deferred tax assets, deferred tax liabilities, uncertain tax positions and tax related valuationallowances assumed in connection with a business combination are initially estimated as of the acquisition date. We reevaluate these items quarterlybased upon facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date and any adjustments to its preliminary estimates are recorded to goodwill ifidentified within the measurement period. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilitiesassumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of operations. Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #1: Fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets is based upon forecasted revenues and cash flowsas well as the selected discount rate. In determining the appropriate discount rate, we incorporate assumptions regarding capital structure and return onequity and debt capital consistent with peer and industry companies. Effect if Different Assumptions used for Assumption #1: Valuation of identifiable tangible and intangible assets requires judgment, including the selection ofan appropriate discount rate. While we believe our estimates used to select an appropriate discount rate are reasonable, different assumptions couldmaterially affect the measurement of fair value. The historical acquisitions of the Company have contained significant amounts of intangible assets andgoodwill and a change in the discount rates used in the valuations of intangible assets in these acquisitions could have resulted in a change to intangibleassets with an offsetting impact to goodwill. Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #2: Fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets is based upon forecasted revenues and cash flows.In developing estimated cash flows, we incorporate assumptions regarding future performance, including estimations of revenues, costs, and capitalexpenditures. Effect if Different Assumptions used for Assumption #2: Valuation of identifiable tangible and intangible assets requires judgment, including estimations ofcash flows, and determinations of fair value. In the Company’s valuation of intangible assets, we allocated the estimated cash flows of each businessacquisition to the several individual intangible assets. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions couldmaterially affect the measurement of fair value. A change in the total estimated cash flows as well as the allocation of those cash flows to each intangibleasset could have resulted in a change to the value assigned to intangible assets with an offsetting impact to goodwill. Revenue Recognition Leasing of equipment in both our EGM and Table Products segments is accounted for under lease accounting guidance in ASC 842, "Leases" (ASC 842)and is recorded in gaming operations revenue. Our remaining revenue streams are accounted for under ASC 606 "Revenue from contracts with customers"(ASC 606) including equipment sales in our EGM and, to a lesser extent, in our Table Products segments. Revenue earned in our Interactive segment isrecorded in gaming operations revenue. Refer to Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 1. "Description of the Business andSummary of Significant Accounting Policies", which contains a detailed description of our revenue recognition policy for our revenue streams. For the sale of gaming machines recorded in equipment sales revenue, judgment is often required to determine whether an arrangement consists ofmultiple performance obligations, which are typically multiple distinct products that may be shipped to the customer at different times. For example,gaming equipment arrangements may include the sale of gaming machines to be delivered upon the consummation of the contract and additional gamecontent conversion kits that will be delivered at a later date when requested by the customer to replace the game content on the customer’s existinggaming machines. Products are identified as separate performance obligations if they are distinct, which occurs if the customer can benefit from theproduct on its own and is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. Revenue is allocated to the separate performance obligations basedon relative standalone selling prices determined at contract inception. Standalone selling prices are primarily determined by prices that we charge for theproducts when they are sold separately. When a product is not sold separately, we determine the standalone selling price with reference to our standardpricing policies and practices. Judgment is also required to determine whether there is sufficient history to prove when it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the contractedamount. Factors that we consider include the nature of our customers, our historical collection experience with the specific customer, the terms of thearrangement and the nature of the product being sold. Our product sales contracts do not include specific performance, cancellation, termination or refund-type provisions. Equipment Leases Gaming operations revenue is earned by providing customers with gaming machines, gaming machine content licenses, table products, back-officeequipment and linked progressive systems, which are collectively referred to as gaming equipment, under participation arrangements. The participationarrangements convey the right to use the equipment (i.e., gaming machines and related integral software) for a stated period of time, which typically rangesfrom one to three years upon which the contract continues on a month-to-month basis thereafter. In some instances, the Company will enter arrangementsfor longer periods of time; however, many of these arrangements include the ability of the customer to cancel the contract and return the games to theCompany, a provision which renders the contracts effectively month-to-month contracts. The Company will also enter into lease contracts with a revenuesharing arrangement whereby the lease payments due from the customer are variable. Our participation arrangements are accounted for as operatingleases primarily due to these factors. In some instances, we will offer a free trial period during which no revenue is recognized. If during or at the conclusionof the trial period the customer chooses to enter into a lease for the gaming equipment, we commence revenue recognition according to the terms of theagreement. 44Table of Contents The majority of the Company’s leases require the Company to provide maintenance throughout the entire term of the lease. In some cases, a performanceguarantee exists that, if not met, provides the customer with the right to return the gaming machines to the Company. This performance guarantee isconsidered a cancellation clause, a provision which renders their contracts effectively month-to-month contracts. Accordingly, the Company accounts forthese contracts in a similar manner with its other operating leases as described above. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts related to our accounts and notes receivable deemed to have a high risk of collectability. We review ourreceivables on a monthly basis to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. We analyze historical collection trends and changes in ourcustomers’ payment patterns, customer concentration and credit worthiness when evaluating the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts(Assumption #1). A large percentage of receivables are with Native American tribes that have their reservations and gaming operations in Oklahoma,Washington and Texas, as well as customers in Mexico, and we have concentrations of credit risk with several tribes. We include any receivable balancesthat are determined to be uncollectible in our overall allowance for doubtful accounts. Changes in our assumptions or estimates reflecting the collectabilityof certain accounts could materially affect our allowance for both trade and notes receivable. Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #1: We estimate our allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical collection trends, changes in ourcustomers’ payment patterns, customer concentration and credit worthiness. Effect if Different Assumptions used for Assumption #1: Recording an allowance for doubtful accounts requires judgment. While we believe our estimatesare reasonable, if actual cash collections fall below our expectations, we may need to record additional bad debt expense, which will increase our selling,general and administrative expense. Allowance for Expected Credit Losses Management estimates the allowance for expected credit losses balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating topast events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation ofexpected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in the current environmental economic conditions andreasonable and supportable forecast. The allowance for expected credit losses on financial instruments is measured on a collective (pool) basis whensimilar risk characteristics exist. The financial instruments that do not share risk characteristics, such as receivables related to developmentagreements, are evaluated on an individual basis. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the related financial instruments,adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate, based on a historical model that includes periodic write-offs, recoveries, and adjustments to thereserve. Historically, the identified portfolio segments have shared low collectability risk with immaterial write-off amounts. The Company made anaccounting policy election not to present the accrued interest receivable balance on a separate statement of financial position line item. Accrued interestreceivable is reported within the respective receivables line items on the consolidated balance sheet. 45Table of Contents Inventories Inventories consist primarily of parts and supplies that are used to repair and maintain machinery and equipment as well as EGMs in production andfinished goods held for sale. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out method for all components of inventory. We regularly reviewinventory quantities and update estimates for the net realizable value of inventories. This process includes examining the carrying values of parts andancillary equipment in comparison to the current fair market values for such equipment (less costs to sell or dispose). Some of the factors involved in thisanalysis include the overall levels of the inventories, the current and projected sales levels for such products (Assumption #1), the projected markets forsuch products and the costs required to sell the products, including refurbishment costs. Changes in the assumptions or estimation could materially affectthe inventory carrying value. Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #1: Our estimates of net realizable value of inventory take into account projected usage including lease andsales levels that will utilize the existing inventory to assist in determining the net realizable value of the inventory at a balance sheet date. If inventory hasno projected usage, it is written down to current market values (less costs to sell and dispose). Effect if Different Assumptions used for Assumption #1: Although we believe our estimate of inventory usage are reasonable, different assumptions couldmaterially affect the inventories' net realizable value. If actual inventory usage is lower than our projections, additional inventory write-downs may berequired, which will be recorded as a reduction to inventories and additional expense to the cost of gaming operations. Property and Equipment The cost of property and equipment, consisting of gaming machines, file servers and other support equipment as well as leasehold improvements, officeand other equipment, is depreciated over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed asincurred. We routinely evaluate the estimated lives used to depreciate assets (Assumption #1). Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, we measurerecoverability of assets to be held and used by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset(Assumption #2). Our policy is to impair, when necessary, excess or obsolete gaming terminals on hand that we do not expect to be used. Impairment isbased upon several factors, including estimated forecast of gaming terminal demand for placement into casinos. Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #1: The carrying value of the asset is determined based upon Management’s assumptions as to the useful lifeof the asset, where the assets are depreciated over the estimated life on a straight-line basis. Effect if different assumptions used for Assumption #1: While we believe the useful lives that we use are reasonable, different assumptions couldmaterially affect the carrying value of property and equipment, net, as well as the depreciation and amortization expense. Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #2: When we identify a triggering event, we estimate cash flows directly associated with the use of thegaming equipment to test recoverability and remaining useful lives based upon forecasted product revenues and cash flows. In developing estimated cashflows, we incorporate assumptions regarding future performance, including estimations of win per day and estimated installed units on lease. When thecarrying amount exceeds the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset, we then compare the carryingamount to its current fair value. We recognize an impairment loss if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. Effect if Different Assumptions used for Assumption #2: Impairment testing requires judgment, including estimates of cash flows, and determinations of fairvalue. While we believe our estimates of future revenues and cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions such as projected win per day and projectedinstalled units on lease could materially affect the measurement of the recoverability and fair value of property and equipment. If actual cash flows fall belowinitial forecasts, we may need to record additional amortization and/or impairment charges. 46Table of Contents Definite-lived Intangible Asset Impairment The Company reviews its definite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount ofan asset may not be recoverable. These indicators can include the loss of a key customer or jurisdiction or cancellation of a specific product line wherethere is no alternative future use for the intangible asset. When the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the intangible asset’s carrying amount, an impairment loss is measured to theextent the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. There were no events or circumstances noted in the year ended December 31, 2021 thatindicated that the carrying amount of definite-lived intangible assets may not be recoverable other than those described in Item 15. “Exhibits and FinancialStatement Schedules.” Note 7. "Write-Downs and Other Charges" to our audited financial statements contained elsewhere herein. Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset Impairment The “American Gaming Systems” trade name (and related derivations such as “AGS” and “PlayAGS”) asset acquired in a previous acquisition has anindefinite useful life. We do not amortize the indefinite lived trade name, but instead test for possible impairment at least annually or when circumstanceswarrant. For the trade name and any other indefinite-lived intangible asset we can perform a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than notthat the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. If we believe, as a result of our qualitative assessment, that it is more likely than not that thefair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is required. The quantitative test compares the fair value of the assetto its carrying amount and any excess carrying amount over the fair value is recorded as an impairment loss. The Company tests for possible impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets at least annually, on October 1. The Company performed a qualitativeassessment and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the trade name asset was less than its carrying amount as of theassessment date of October 1, 2021. In this assessment, we relied on several qualitative factors such as industry and macroeconomic conditions, as wellas current projected cash flows and the prior year quantitative analysis, that concluded the excess fair value over carrying value for the trade name assetwas $85.0 million. Costs of Capitalized Computer Software Internally developed gaming software represents our internal costs to develop gaming titles to utilize on our gaming terminals. Internally developed gamingsoftware is stated at cost, which is amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software, using the straight-line method. Software development costsare capitalized once technological feasibility has been established and are amortized when the software is placed into service. Generally, the computersoftware we develop reaches technological feasibility when a working model of the computer software is available. After the product is complete andcommercialized, any software maintenance costs, such as bug fixes and subsequent testing, are expensed as incurred. Discontinued softwaredevelopment costs are expensed when the determination to discontinue is made. Software development costs are amortized over the expected life of thetitle or group of titles, if applicable, to amortization expense. On a quarterly basis, or more frequently if circumstances warrant, we compare the net book value of our internally developed computer software to the netrealizable value on a title or group of titles basis. The net realizable value is determined based upon certain assumptions, including the expected futurerevenues and net cash flows of the gaming titles or group of gaming titles utilizing that software, if applicable (Assumption #1). Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #1: We estimate the revenues and net cash flows from our internally developed software intangible on aproduct by product basis to compare net book value to net realizable value. In developing estimated revenues and cash flows, we incorporate assumptionsregarding future performance, including estimations of win per day and estimated units. When the carrying amount exceeds the net realizable value, theexcess is written off. Effect if Different Assumptions used for Assumption #1: Determining net realizable value requires judgment, including estimations of forecasted revenueand cash flows. While we believe our estimates of future revenues and cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions could materially affect themeasurement of net realizable value. 47Table of Contents Goodwill The excess of the purchase price of entities that are considered to be purchases of businesses over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and theliabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is reviewed for possible impairment annually on October 1 or more frequently if events or changes incircumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable (Assumption #1). The Company has the option to begin with a qualitativeassessment, commonly referred to as Step 0, to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that the reporting unit's fair value is less than its carryingvalue. This qualitative assessment may include, but is not limited to, reviewing factors such as the general economic environment, industry and marketconditions, changes in key assumptions used since the most recently performed valuation and overall financial performance of the reporting units. If theCompany determines the reporting unit is not at risk of failing the qualitative assessment no impairment testing is required. If the Company determines thatit is at risk of failing the qualitative assessment, the Company is required to perform an annual goodwill impairment test, and depending upon the results ofthat measurement, the recorded goodwill may be written down and charged to results from operations when its carrying amount exceeds its estimated fairvalue. Assumptions/Approach used for Assumption #1: In the first step of the goodwill impairment test, we estimate the fair value of our reporting units andcompare that to the carrying value. Fair value is based upon forecasted product revenues and cash flows. In developing estimated cash flows, weincorporate assumptions regarding future performance, including estimations of revenues, costs, and capital expenditures. When the carrying amountexceeds fair value, we recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. Effect if Different Assumptions used for Assumption #1: Impairment testing requires judgment, including estimations of cash flows, and determinations offair value. While we believe our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions could materially affect the measurement of fair value. Ifactual cash flows fall below initial forecasts, we may need to record additional impairment charges. The Company tests for possible impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets at least annually, on October 1. The Company performed a qualitativeassessment as of October 1, 2021 on the EGM and Table Products reporting units and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value ofthe EGM and Table Products reporting units were less than their carrying amounts as of the assessment date of October 1, 2021. In this assessment, werelied on several qualitative factors such as industry and macroeconomic conditions, as well as current projected cash flows and the prior year quantitativeanalysis, that concluded the excess fair value was over carrying value for the EGM and Table Products reporting units were $113.4 million and $8.9 million,respectively. There is no balance of goodwill in the Company’s other reporting unit. The Company performed a quantitative assessment as of October 1, 2020 on the EGM and Table Products reporting units, in which both reporting unitspassed the assessment with 17% and 32% cushion between the fair value and carrying value of the reporting unit, respectively. As of October 1, 2020,none of the Company's remaining reporting units had a recorded balance of goodwill. The discount rates utilized in the discounted cash flow projectionswere 12.0% and 15.5% for the EGM and Table Products reporting units, respectively. During the first quarter of 2020, our EGM and Table Products reportingunits' operating results were significantly lower than expectations, driven by the rapid nationwide spread of the coronavirus and the actions taken by stateand tribal governments and businesses, including the closure of casinos, in an attempt to contain the virus. Many of our customers temporarily closed theiroperations and the markets that we served were significantly and adversely impacted, which was considered to be a triggering event. Theseclosures resulted in a reduction of gaming operations revenues particularly related to our leased EGMs and Table Products as we ceased to bill ourcustomers from the date that they closed. The closures also impacted equipment sales revenue due to a decline in our customer demand to purchase ourEGMs and other products during the closures. Accordingly, we performed a quantitative assessment, or “Step 1” analysis, as of March 31, 2020 toanalyze whether this triggering event resulted in an impairment of associated goodwill in those two reporting units. As of March 31, 2020, none of theCompany's remaining reporting units had a recorded balance of goodwill. Based on our quantitative analysis, the fair value was 34% greater than thecarrying value for the EGM reporting unit and 21% greater for the Table Products reporting unit. As of October 1, 2019 (the date of the Company’s annualimpairment assessment), the fair values of the EGM reporting unit and the Table Products reporting unit were 50% and 111% greater than their respectivecarrying values. We estimated the fair value of both reporting units using the discounted cash flow method. The most significant factor in the assessmentwas the projected cash flows adjusted for the estimated adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations. Our projected cash flowswere dependent on our assumptions for when our casino customers would have reopened. The projected cash flows and those for future years were alsoimpacted by our estimate of when the operations of our casino customers would return to pre-COVID-19 levels. Given the impacts of the COVID-19pandemic across our business, the long-range cash flow projections that were used to assess the fair value of our businesses and assets for purposes ofimpairment testing were subject to greater uncertainty than normal. Other factors included in the discounted cash flow calculation were the discount rateof 10% for EGM and 14% for Table Products and the long-term growth rate of 3% for both reporting units. As of October 1, 2019, the discount rates utilizedin the discounted cash flow projections were 10% and 14% for the EGM and Table Products reporting units, respectively. Duringthe second and third quarters of 2020, based on the performance of our re-opened customers and our related revenue share including our projections forfuture periods, we concluded that there are no triggering events that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below their carryingvalue. Income Taxes We conduct business globally and are subject to income taxes in United States federal, state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. Determination of theappropriate amount and classification of income taxes depends on several factors, including estimates of the timing and probability of realization of deferredincome taxes, reserves for uncertain income tax positions and income tax payment timing. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequencesattributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets andliabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to berecovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date.Taxes on income of our foreign subsidiaries are provided at the tax rates applicable to the tax jurisdictions in which they are located. Future tax benefits arerecognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assetswhich do not meet this threshold. The recoverability of certain deferred tax assets is based in part on estimates of future income and the timing of temporary differences, and the failure tofully realize such deferred tax assets could result in a higher tax provision in future periods. We apply the accounting guidance to our uncertain tax positions and under the guidance, we may recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position only ifit is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the issue. The amountrecognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that we believe has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. 48Table of Contents We are required to make significant judgments when evaluating our uncertain tax positions and the related tax benefits. We believe our assumptions arereasonable; however, there is no guarantee that the final outcome of the related matters will not differ from the amounts reflected in our income taxprovisions and accruals. We adjust our liability for uncertain tax positions based on changes in facts and circumstances such as the closing of a tax auditor changes in estimates. Our income tax provision may be impacted to the extent that the final outcome of these tax positions is different than theamounts recorded. Contingencies We assess our exposures to loss contingencies, including claims and legal proceedings, and accrue a liability if a potential loss is considered probableand the amount can be estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposureis reasonably estimable. Because of uncertainties related to these matters, if the actual loss from a contingency differs from our estimate, there could be amaterial impact on our results of operations or financial position. Operating expenses, including legal fees, associated with contingencies are expensedwhen incurred. Recently adopted accounting pronouncements For a description of recently adopted accounting pronouncements, see Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note 1. "Description of theBusiness and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies". Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted For a description of recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted, see Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” Note1. "Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies". ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. We are subject to certain market risks and uncertainties inherent in our operations. These market risks generally arise from transactions in the normalcourse of business. Our primary market risk exposures relate to interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange risks. Interest Rates Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our long-term debt, which accrues interest at variable rates. Certain of our debtinstruments accrue interest at LIBOR or the base rate, at our election, subject to an interest rate floor plus an applicable margin rate. In the normal courseof business, we are exposed to fluctuations in interest rates as we seek debt and equity capital to sustain our operations. All of our interest rate sensitivefinancial instruments are held for purposes other than trading purposes. As of December 31, 2021, approximately less than 1% of our debt were fixed-rateinstruments. Assuming a constant outstanding balance for our variable-rate long term debt, a hypothetical 1% decrease in interest rates would notdecrease interest expense given our LIBOR floor on related debt, while a hypothetical 1% increase in interest rates would increase interest expense by$6.1 million. Foreign Currency Risk We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk that is inherent to our foreign operations. We currently transact business in Mexico, and to a lesserextent in the United Kingdom, using the local currency. Our settlement of inter-company trade balances requires the exchange of currencies, which resultsin the recognition of foreign currency fluctuations. We expect that certain operations will continue to be denominated in foreign currencies. As such, weexpect our cash flows and earnings to continue to be exposed to the risks that may arise from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. 49Table of Contents We derived approximately 5% of our revenue from customers in Mexico. To date, we have not engaged in hedging activities intended to protect againstforeign currency risk. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA. The information required by this item is contained in the financial statements listed in Item 15. “Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.” of this Form10-K. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE. None. ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. Disclosure Controls and Procedures Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Management has evaluated the effectiveness ofthe design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of December 31,2021. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, our disclosure controls and procedures areeffective to ensure information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’srules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriateto allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Our Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting and for an assessment of theeffectiveness of internal control over financial reporting; as such items are defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control overfinancial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance that our financial reporting and preparation of financial statements is reliable and inaccordance with GAAP. Our policies and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded and records maintained in reasonable detail asnecessary to accurately and fairly reflect transactions and that all transactions are properly authorized by Management in order to prevent or timely detectunauthorized transactions or misappropriation of assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements. Management is required to base itsassessment on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting on a suitable, recognized control framework. Management has utilized thecriteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission(“COSO”) to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our Management has performed an assessment according to the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework established by COSO. Based on theassessment, Management has concluded that our system of internal control over financial reporting, as of December 31, 2021, is effective. Because of itsinherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to futureperiods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policiesor procedures may deteriorate. An attestation report of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting by our independent registered public accounting firm is not included as weare an Emerging Growth Company and are exempt from the auditor attestation requirement of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Changes in Internal Controls There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in Management’s evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of theExchange Act during the quarter ended December 31, 2021 covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K that materially affected, or are reasonably likely tomaterially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION. None. ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS. Not applicable. 50Table of Contents PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE. Set forth below are the names, ages, positions, and biographical information of the executive officers of AGS, LLC and the executive officers and directorsof the Company at March 10, 2022. AGS LLC Name Age PositionDavid Lopez 48 Chief Executive OfficerKimo Akiona 48 Chief Financial OfficerVictor Gallo 55 General Counsel PlayAGS, Inc. NameAge PositionDavid Lopez48 Chief Executive Officer, President and DirectorKimo Akiona48 Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and TreasurerVictor Gallo55 General Counsel and SecretaryDavid Sambur41 Director and ChairmanDaniel Cohen34 DirectorYvette E. Landau65 DirectorAdam Chibib55 DirectorGeoff Freeman47 DirectorAnna Massion43 Director The following are brief biographies describing the backgrounds of the executive officers of AGS LLC and the executive officers and directors of theCompany. David Lopez. Mr. Lopez was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of AGS and Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company prior to theCompany's IPO. Mr. Lopez has also served on the board of the Company since May 2017. Mr. Lopez most recently served as President and ChiefExecutive Officer of Global Cash Access, Inc. (now known as Everi Holdings, Inc.), which he joined in May 2012. Prior to his role at Global Cash Access,Inc., Mr. Lopez served as Chief Operating Officer of Shuffle Master Inc. from November 2010 until May 2012. Mr. Lopez joined Shuffle Master Inc. inFebruary 1998 and held various positions within the organization during his 14-year tenure, including Interim CEO, Executive Vice President, President ofthe Americas, Vice President of Product Management, as well as serving as a member of its board of directors from November 2010 until May 2012. Mr.Lopez currently serves as an independent director of ecoATM. Mr. Lopez is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a B.S. in BusinessAdministration. Kimo Akiona. Mr. Akiona serves as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer of the Company. Mr. Akiona was appointed to serve asTreasurer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company prior to the Company's IPO. Prior to that, Mr. Akiona most recently served as Senior Vice Presidentand Corporate Controller of SHFL entertainment, Inc. and Bally Technologies, Inc. Mr. Akiona joined SHFL entertainment, Inc. in December 2005 and heldvarious positions within the organization’s finance and accounting department during his tenure, including Vice President and Corporate Controller andDirector of SEC Reporting. Mr. Akiona is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a B.S. in Business Administration with a Concentration inAccounting. Victor Gallo. Mr. Gallo joined the Company prior to the Company's IPO as Vice President, Licensing and Compliance and Compliance Officer andcurrently serves as the Company’s General Counsel and Secretary. Previously, Mr. Gallo was General Counsel and Vice President of BusinessDevelopment for Youbet.com, Inc., and Vice President of Legal and Compliance and Corporate Counsel for Konami Gaming, Inc. Mr. Gallo has also workedas an attorney in private practice, and as an active duty Captain in the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps. Mr. Gallo has been practicing law for over25 years and is a member of the California Bar, the Nevada Bar (In-House counsel) and is registered to practice before the United States Patent andTrademark Office as a Patent Attorney. Mr. Gallo received his Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of SouthernCalifornia and a Juris Doctor from the University of the Pacific. David Sambur. Mr. Sambur was appointed as a member and chairman of the board of the Company prior to the Company’s IPO. Mr. Sambur is a Partner,Co-Head of Private Equity at Apollo Global Management, Inc., having joined in 2004. Prior to that time, Mr. Sambur was a member of the LeveragedFinance Group of Salomon Smith Barney Inc. Mr. Sambur serves on the board of directors of CareerBuilder, Coinstar LLC, Nugs.net Enterprises, Inc., CoxMedia Group, ClubCorp, Hilton Grand Vacations, Inc., EcoATM, LLC, Rackspace Technology Inc., Redbox Entertainment Inc., Lottomatica S.p.A. (f/k/aGamenet Group S.p.A.), Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, Yahoo! and Shutterfly. Mr. Sambur previously served on the boards of directors of ExpediaGroup, Inc. and Caesars Entertainment Corporation. Mr. Sambur is also a member of the Mount Sinai Department of Medicine Advisory Board, the ArborBrothers Inc. Board and the Emory College Dean’s Advisory Counsel. Mr. Sambur graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Emory Universitywith a BA in Economics. Daniel Cohen. Mr. Cohen was appointed as a member of the board of the Company prior to the Company's IPO. Mr. Cohen is a Partner at Apollo PrivateEquity, having joined in 2012. Prior to that time, Mr. Cohen was a generalist in investment banking at Moelis & Company. Mr. Cohen currently serves on theboard of directors of Constellation Club Holdings, Inc. (parent of ClubCorp). Mr. Cohen graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania’sWharton School of Business with a B.S. in Economics, concentrating in Finance and Management. 51Table of Contents Yvette E. Landau. Ms. Landau was appointed to serve as a member of the board of the Company upon completion of the initial public offering. Ms. Landauwas general counsel and corporate secretary of Mandalay Resort Group from 1996 until 2005. Since 2005, Ms. Landau has been co-owner of W.A.Richardson Builders, LLC, a construction services firm specializing in casino resort development. Ms. Landau currently serves as a member of the board ofdirectors of Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., which owns the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada and the Monarch Casino in Black Hawk,Colorado. Ms. Landau is a past president of the International Association of Gaming Advisors, a worldwide organization of legal, financial and regulatoryprofessionals in the gaming industry, and remains active with the organization as a Counselor. Ms. Landau serves on the Gaming Law Advisory Board ofthe University of Nevada, Las Vegas Boyd School of Law. Ms. Landau holds a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a Juris Doctor degreefrom Northwestern University School of Law. Adam Chibib. Mr. Chibib was appointed to serve as a member of the board of the Company upon completion of the initial public offering and was alsorecently appointed as the Lead Independent Director. Mr. Chibib’s thirty plus year career has included executive roles at numerous successful companiesranging from early-stage start-ups to billion-dollar public companies and has spanned numerous industries including telecom software, security hardware,consumer financial services and gaming. Mr. Chibib is currently the CFO of Self Financial, a consumer financial company based in Austin, Texas. Prior toSelf Financial, Mr. Chibib was a general partner at Silverton Partners, an early stage venture capital firm. Mr. Chibib also served as President and ChiefFinancial Officer (CFO) of Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc., where he was part of a turn-around team that helped double revenues, tripleprofitability and increase the market capitalization from $47 million to over $1 billion. Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc. was acquired in Decemberof 2014 for $1.2 billion by Global Cash Access, Inc. (now known as Everi Holdings, Inc.). Mr. Chibib also served as founder and CFO of BroadJump(acquired by Motive), CFO of Waveset (acquired by Sun Miscrosystems), CFO of TippingPoint Technologies (acquired by 3Com), CFO of NetSpend and asthe Worldwide Controller of Tivoli Systems. Mr. Chibib currently holds several board seats and is the Treasurer for the Austin Film Society and serves on theNominating Committee for the Eanes Education Foundation. Mr. Chibib was named CFO of the year for the public company category by the AustinBusiness Journal in 2013 and won the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award in 2002. Mr. Chibib is a graduate of the University of Texas. Geoff Freeman. On November 7, 2018, Mr. Freeman was appointed as a member of the board of the Company. Mr. Freeman is currently the CEO of theConsumer Brands Association. Prior to serving in his current role, Mr. Freeman served as CEO of the American Gaming Association (“AGA”) from May2013 through July 2018. During his five-year tenure at the helm of the AGA, Mr. Freeman led the trade organization to monumental successes that haveforever changed the face of the gaming industry, including expanding the organization’s membership by 200 percent; instrumental in overturning theProfessional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), which led to legalized sports betting in the U.S.; significantly improved relationshipsbetween tribal and commercial gaming operators; spearheading the AGA’s Get to Know Gaming campaign focused on the economic benefits of gaming;and delivering a successful campaign to prevent the IRS from lowering the reporting threshold on slot winnings. Before the AGA, Mr. Freeman was the COOof The U.S. Travel Association from May 2006 to May 2013, and a director to The U.S. Travel Association from January 2014 through July 2018. Mr.Freeman holds a Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Public Policy from the University of California, Berkeley. Anna Massion. On June 17, 2019, Ms. Massion was appointed as a member of the board of the Company. Ms. Massion currently serves as anIndependent Non-Executive Director at Playtech, PLC, BetMakers Technology Group LTD, and Artemis Strategic Investment Corp. Prior to serving in hercurrent role, Ms. Massion was a Senior Analyst for PAR Capital Management from February 2014 through June 2019. Ms. Massion has also served as aDirector of Gaming, Lodging and Leisure Research at Hedgeye Risk Management, LLC from November 2008 through February 2014, Vice President/SeniorResearch Analyst at Marathon Asset Management from April 2008 through October 2008 and at JP Morgan from September 2001 through March 2008 as aVice President on the Proprietary Trading Desk from 2004. Ms. Massion holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics, Concentration in Finance, Minor inRussian and a Master of Business Administration in Finance, Major in Finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Board Composition The Company has seven directors, the majority of which are independent directors. Only independent directors serve on our Compensation Committee,Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and our Audit Committee in accordance with the New York Stock Exchange rules. Our board of directors is divided into three classes. The members of each class serve staggered, three-year terms. Upon the expiration of the term of aclass of directors, directors in that class will be elected for three-year terms at the annual meeting of stockholders in the year in which their term expires.Our directors are: •Daniel Cohen, Geoff Freeman, Yvette Landau are Class I directors, whose terms expire at the fiscal 2024 annual meeting of stockholders; •Adam Chibib is a Class II director, whose initial term expires at the fiscal 2022 annual meeting of stockholders; and •Anna Massion, David Sambur and David Lopez are Class III directors, whose initial terms expire at the fiscal 2023 annual meeting of stockholders. Any additional directorships resulting from an increase in the number of directors will be distributed among the three classes so that, as nearly as possible,each class will consist of one-third of our directors. This classification of our board of directors may have the effect of delaying or preventing changes incontrol. At each annual meeting, our stockholders will elect the successors to one class of our directors. Our executive officers and key employees serve at thediscretion of our board of directors. Directors may be removed by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of our common stock. Corporate Governance Guidelines We have Corporate Governance Guidelines that address significant issues of corporate governance and set forth procedures by which our board of directorscarry out their respective responsibilities. The guidelines are available for viewing on our website at investors.playags.com under the “Corporate Governance”section. We will also provide the guidelines, free of charge, to stockholders who request them. Requests should be directed to our Secretary at 6775 S.Edmond St., Ste #300, Las Vegas, NV 89118. 52Table of Contents Apollo Group Rights to Nominate Certain Directors Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, Holdings has the right, at any time until the Apollo Group no longer beneficially owns at least 5% of our issuedand outstanding common stock, to nominate a number of directors comprising a percentage of the board in accordance with their beneficial ownership ofour outstanding common stock (rounded up to the nearest whole number). For example, if the Apollo Group beneficially owns 5.1% of our outstandingcommon stock and our board has 9 director seats, Holdings shall have the right to nominate one director. See also “Certain Relationships and RelatedParty Transactions-Stockholders Agreement” for rights of Holdings to nominate a certain number of directors. Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, atany time until the Apollo Group no longer beneficially owns at least 5% of our issued and outstanding common stock, we will cause to be appointed toeach committee of the board of directors a number of directors nominated by Holdings that is as proportionate (rounding up to the next whole director) tothe number of members of such committee as is the number of directors that Holdings is entitled to nominate to the number of members of our board ofdirectors. Committees of our Board of Directors Our board of directors has three standing committees: an audit committee, a compensation committee, and a nominating and corporate governancecommittee. So long as the Apollo Group beneficially owns at least 5% of our outstanding common stock, a number of directors nominated by Holdings thatis as proportionate (rounding up to the next whole director) to the number of members of such committee as is the number of directors that Holdings isentitled to nominate to the number of members of our board of directors will serve on each committee of our board, subject to compliance with applicablelaw. On April 28, 2021, the board of directors reorganized its committee members and leadership structure to provide increased oversight and involvement of itsindependent directors. In addition to the new committee leadership and member assignments, the Company also appointed Mr. Chibib to be the leadindependent director, a new role on the Board that represents the independent directors. Audit Committee Our Audit Committee consists of Mr. Adam Chibib (Chair), Ms. Yvette Landau, Ms. Anna Massion and Mr. Geoff Freeman. Our board of directors hasdetermined that Mr. Chibib, Ms. Landau, Ms. Massion and Mr. Freeman each qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as such term is defined inItem 407(d)(5) of Regulation S-K and that each of Mr. Chibib, Ms. Landau, Ms. Massion and Mr. Freeman is independent as independence is defined inRule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards. The principal duties and responsibilities of our AuditCommittee are as follows: •to prepare the annual Audit Committee report to be included in our annual proxy statement; •to oversee and monitor our financial reporting process; •to oversee and monitor the integrity of our financial statements and internal control system; •to oversee and monitor the independence, retention, performance and compensation of our independent auditor; •to oversee and monitor the performance, appointment and retention of our senior internal audit staff person; •to discuss, oversee and monitor policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management; •to oversee and monitor our compliance with legal and regulatory matters; and •to provide regular reports to the board. The Audit Committee also has the authority to retain counsel and advisors to fulfill its responsibilities and duties and to form and delegate authority tosubcommittees. Compensation Committee Our Compensation Committee consists of Mr. Geoff Freeman (Chair), Mr. Adam Chibib and Ms. Yvette Landau. The principal duties and responsibilities ofthe Compensation Committee are as follows: •to review, evaluate and make recommendations to the full board of directors regarding our compensation policies and programs; •to review and approve the compensation of our chief executive officer, other officers and key employees, including all material benefits, option orstock award grants and perquisites and all material employment agreements, confidentiality and non-competition agreements; •to review and recommend to the board of directors a succession plan for the chief executive officer and development plans for other key corporatepositions as shall be deemed necessary from time to time; •to review and make recommendations to the board of directors with respect to our incentive compensation plans and equity-based compensationplans; •to administer incentive compensation and equity-related plans; •to review and make recommendations to the board of directors with respect to the financial and other performance targets that must be met; •to set and review the compensation of members of the board of directors; and •to prepare an annual Compensation Committee report and take such other actions as are necessary and consistent with the governing law and ourorganizational documents. Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Our board of directors established a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Our Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee consists ofMs. Anna Massion (Chair), Mr. Geoff Freeman and Ms. Yvette Landau. The principal duties and responsibilities of the Nominating and CorporateGovernance Committee are as follows: •to identify candidates qualified to become directors of the Company, consistent with criteria approved by our board of directors; •to recommend to our board of directors nominees for election as directors at the next annual meeting of stockholders or a special meeting ofstockholders at which directors are to be elected, as well as to recommend directors to serve on the other committees of the board; •to recommend to our board of directors candidates to fill vacancies and newly created directorships on the board of directors; •to identify best practices and recommend corporate governance principles, including giving proper attention and making effective responses tostockholder concerns regarding corporate governance; •to develop and recommend to our board of directors guidelines setting forth corporate governance principles applicable to the Company; and •to oversee the evaluation of our board of directors and senior management. 53Table of Contents Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Our board of directors has adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees and is intended tocomply with the relevant listing requirements for a code of conduct as well as qualify as a “code of ethics” as defined by the rules of the SEC. Thestatement contains general guidelines for conducting our business consistent with the highest standards of business ethics. We intend to disclose futureamendments to certain provisions of our code of business conduct and ethics, or waivers of such provisions applicable to any principal executive officer,principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller, or persons performing similar functions, and our directors, on our website atwww.playags.com. The code of business conduct and ethics is available on our website. Board Leadership Structure and Board’s Role in Risk Oversight The board of directors has an oversight role, as a whole and also at the committee level, in overseeing management of the Company’s risks. The board ofdirectors regularly reviews information regarding our credit, liquidity and operations, as well as the risks associated with each. The compensationcommittee of the board of directors is responsible for overseeing the management of risks relating to employee compensation plans and arrangements andthe audit committee of the board of directors oversees the management of financial risks. While each committee is responsible for evaluating certain risksand overseeing the management of such risks, the entire board of directors will be regularly informed through committee reports about such risks. Communications with the Board of Directors A stockholder or other interested party who wishes to communicate with our directors, a committee of our board of directors, our independent directors as agroup or our board of directors generally may do so in writing. Any such communications may be sent to our board of directors by U.S. mail or overnightdelivery and should be directed to our Secretary at 6775 S. Edmond St., Ste #300, Las Vegas, NV 89118, who will forward them to the intendedrecipient(s). Any such communications may be made anonymously. Unsolicited advertisements, invitations to conferences or promotional materials, in thediscretion of our Secretary, are not required, however, to be forwarded to the directors. Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports Pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, the Company’s directors and executive officers, and any persons holding more than 10% of its commonstock, are required to report their beneficial ownership and any changes therein to the SEC and the Company. Specific due dates for those reports areestablished by the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Company is required to report herein any failure to file such reports by thosedue dates. Based solely on a review of the copies of such reports and written representations delivered to the Company by such persons, we believe thatthere were no failures to comply with Section 16(a) reporting requirements by such persons during the Company’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2021,except for three Forms 4 that were filed late on September 22, 2021 for certain of our directors. 54Table of Contents ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. Executive Summary The Company’s goal for its executive compensation program is to utilize a pay-for-performance compensation program that is directly related toachievement of the Company’s financial and strategic objectives. The primary elements of the program, which are discussed in greater detail below, includebase salary, annual cash bonus incentives based on performance and long-term equity incentives in the form of stock-based compensation. Theseelements are designed to: (i) provide compensation opportunities that will allow the Company to attract and retain talented executive officers who areessential to the Company’s success; (ii) provide compensation that rewards both individual and corporate performance and motivates the executive officersto achieve corporate strategic objectives; (iii) reward superior financial and operational performance in a given year, over a sustained period andexpectations for the future; (iv) place compensation at risk if performance goals are not achieved; and (v) align the interests of executive officers with thelong-term interests of stockholders through stock-based awards. Non-equity Incentive Plan Employees are eligible to earn annual cash bonuses based on achievement of certain periodic corporate key performance indicators (“KPIs”) andachievement of an annual Adjusted EBITDA target. Each bonus plan participant is assigned a bonus payment range expressed as a percentage of basesalary. The amount of the cash bonus is then increased or decreased within the applicable range based on over - or underperformance with respect to theperformance targets, which range is set by the board of directors annually. The bonus plan is split evenly in two equal parts: periodic corporate KPIs (50%)and annual Adjusted EBITDA Target (50%). For Periodic Corporate KPIs where actual achievement is lower than 100%, partial credit will be given. Actualachievement of the Corporate KPIs is capped at 100% (the maximum). Equity-based Compensation The equity-based compensation grants to our named executive officers directly align their compensation with the goals and financial returns of ourstockholders. We do this primarily through regular, annual grants of equity, with target values based on a percentage of each executive’s base pay, whichvest based on time and performance. In order for performance-based RSUs to become earned and vested, the Company’s stock price must achieve aspecified target level for at least 60 consecutive trading days. We believe that the grant of time-based vesting awards incentivizes our executives to remainwith the Company and receive the value of their equity awards over time, while performance-based vesting awards that vest based on stock priceappreciation directly align our executives’ goals with the financial goals of our stockholders. 2021 Supplemental Long-Term Incentive Grants and Compensation Study On April 30, 2021, the Compensation Committee approved a supplemental grant of long-term performance-based restricted stock units to Messrs. Lopezand Akiona as follows: Stock Price Appreciation Target Stock Price (1) Shares for Mr. Lopez EquityAwards Shares for Mr. Akiona EquityAwards 50% $13.43 143,266 85,960 75% $15.66 214,900 128,940 100% $17.90 358,166 214,900 Total Number of RestrictedStock Units 716,332 429,800 (1) The target stock price was calculated based on the stock price appreciation from the ending stock price on April 30, 2021 of $8.95. •100% of the awards are performance-based and at-risk. •The performance shares only vest if certain rigorous, pre-determined stock price hurdles are achieved and sustained for 60 consecutive trading daysduring the four- year term of the awards. •The stock price must increase by 50%, 75% and 100% and be maintained in order for the three tranches of the award to be earned, respectively. The Compensation Committee made these grants under the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended. Pay for Performance and Alignment with Stockholders We are committed to a pay for performance philosophy. Our compensation program aims to motivate our people to perform at a high level and rewardscontributions that enhance our ability to deliver outstanding results for our customers and create value for our stockholders. We believe that compensationshould be aligned to stockholder interests and the long-term value realized by our stockholders. To link pay and performance and align of the interests of the executives with those of the Company and its stockholders, the Compensation Committeeallocates a substantial portion of target annual total direct compensation to long-term incentive equity. In 2021, excluding the supplemental equity grantsummarized above, Mr. Lopez’s long- term incentive equity compensation was 50% performance-based, and approximately 50% variable and at-risk. 55Table of Contents Benchmark Positioning Relative to Market Median In general, the Compensation Committee seeks to align executive officer compensation with the market median range in order to be able to attract,motivate and retain experienced executive talent who are critical to our long-term success. The Compensation Committee reviewed the value of theexecutives’ total direct compensation, which includes base salary, non-equity incentive plans, and target annual long-term incentive equity relative to thegrants made to the executives at companies in our peer group, as presented in a study prepared by the Compensation Committee’s independentcompensation consultant, the Rewards Solutions practice of Aon plc. The Compensation Committee’s review indicated that Mr. Lopez and Mr. Akiona’stotal direct compensation was substantially below the market median and determined to initially grant the supplemental performance-based equitydescribed above to begin to bring the total direct compensation in line with the market median. The study analyzed our named executive officers’ total directcompensation in comparison to the compensation of executive officers in similar positions of the peer companies listed below and noted that the total directcompensation for Mr. Lopez and Mr. Akiona are both below the market median levels. Also, the mix of compensation has historically placed less weight onlong-term incentives than the peer companies. In their findings, the compensation consultants noted that investors ordinarily prefer the majority of pay to beperformance based. The Compensation Committee approved the following peer group developed in consultation with its independent compensation consultant and used in theanalysis. The peer group was determined using a mix of quantitative and qualitative criteria such as revenue, industry, business model, and other factors toprovide a relevant list of comparators to analyze market pay levels. •Accel Entertainment, Inc.•Agilysis, Inc.•Ainsworth Game Technology Limited•Aristocrat Leisure Limited•Bally’s Corporation•Century Casinos, Inc.•Churchill Downs Incorporated•Daktronics, Inc.•Everi Holdings, Inc.•Full House Resorts, Inc.•Glu Mobile, Inc.•Golden Entertainment, Inc.•Inspired Entertainment, Inc.•International Game Technology PLC•Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.•Red Rock Resorts, Inc.•Scientific Games Corporation•SciPlay Corporation In accordance with our pay for performance and stockholder alignment philosophy and in order to bring the value of target annual long-term incentive equitygrants into alignment with the market median range for that component, the Committee made these supplemental incentive equity grants to Mr. Lopez andMr. Akiona. 56Table of Contents Supplemental Grants Exclusively Performance-Based The performance shares represent the opportunity to earn shares based on achieving certain stock price hurdles during the four-year performance periodfollowing the grant date. The performance shares will be earned based on the average closing price per share of the Company’s common stock during asixty (60) consecutive trading day period ending on or before the last day of the four-year performance period. We believe the stock price hurdleperformance metrics, as approved by our Compensation Committee, are rigorous and challenging. Responsible Use of Equity A company’s burn rate shows how rapidly it is depleting its shares reserved for equity compensation awards. We believe that our historical burn rate isquite reasonable for a company of our size in our industry. Our 2021 three-year average burn rate, calculated using the Institutional Shareholder Services(‘‘ISS’’) methodology, was approximately 2.03%, which was lower than the 2021 ISS burn rate threshold of 5.03% applied to the GICS 2530 Casinos andGaming sub-industry. We will continue to monitor our equity use in future years to ensure that our burn rate is within competitive market norms. Stock Ownership Our named executive officers recognize the importance of stock ownership to further strengthen the alignment of their interests with our stockholders. Assuch, the named executive officers have retained their vested stock awards, they have also purchased the Company’s stock in market transactions, andthey have elected on several occasions to receive stock in lieu of a cash from a portion of their non-equity incentive plan compensation. Their dispositionsof stock have been limited to selling to cover for taxes upon the vesting of equity awards and some nominal gifts to charity. Summary Compensation Table The following table discloses compensation for our fiscal years ending December 31, 2021, and 2020 received by Messrs. Lopez, Gallo, and Akiona, eachof whom was a “named executive officer” during Fiscal 2021. Name and Principal PositionYear Salary ($)(1) Stock Awards($)(2) Non-EquityIncentive PlanCompensation($)(3) All OtherCompensation($)(4) Total ($) David Lopez,2021 700,000 8,124,743 822,500 12,256 9,659,499 Chief Executive Officer, President and Director2020 578,846 1,000,552 — 12,054 1,591,452 Kimo Akiona,2021 336,500 4,553,980 296,541 11,220 5,198,241 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer2020 280,201 452,853 — 7,780 740,834 Victor Gallo2021 306,000 587,944 287,288 33,432 1,214,664 General Counsel and Secretary2020 254,804 310,811 — 7,929 573,544 (1)From April through September 2020, as a result of the impact of the challenges and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Companyreduced the salaries of the named executive officers by 50%. (2)Amounts represent the aggregate grant date fair value of the awards computed in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)Topic 718 (disregarding any risk of forfeiture assumptions). For a discussion of the relevant valuation assumptions, see Item 15 “Exhibits and FinancialStatement Schedules.” Note 10. "Stock-Based Compensation" for further explanation. In 2020, certain of the awards granted to the named executiveofficers included restricted stock units that would vest on the first day that the average closing price per share of the Company’s common stock for theprior 60 consecutive trading days exceeded $4.56. The Board also amended the performance metric for the performance-vesting restricted stock unitsgranted in 2019, such that the awards would vest on the first day that the average closing price per share of the Company’s common stock for the prior60 consecutive trading days exceeded $4.56. Such $4.56 target stock price reflects a 25% increase above the Company’s stock price on July 22,2020. There was no incremental expense to the Company in connection with such RSU amendment. Such performance-based restricted stock unitsvested on December 30, 2020, when the performance metric was achieved. (3)Amounts for the year ended December 31, 2021 represent annual incentive cash bonuses paid to employees. Employees are eligible to earn annualcash bonuses based on achievement of certain periodic corporate key performance indicators (“KPIs”) and achievement of an annual Adjusted EBITDAtarget. Each bonus plan participant is assigned a bonus payment range expressed as a percentage of base salary. The amount of the cash bonus isthen increased or decreased within the applicable range based on over - or underperformance with respect to the performance targets, which range isset by the board of directors annually. The bonus plan is split evenly in two equal parts: periodic corporate KPIs (50%) and annual Adjusted EBITDATarget (50%). For Periodic Corporate KPIs where actual achievement is lower than 100%, partial credit will be given. Actual achievement of theCorporate KPIs is capped at 100% (the maximum). For the portion of the bonus related to achievement of Adjusted EBITDA, the applicablecompensation Adjusted EBITDA target for 2021 was $102,000,000 and attainment for such year was 121% of the target, which corresponded to apayout level of 135%. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the annual incentive cash bonuses were based on attainment of compensation Adjusted EBITDA performancetargets. The applicable compensation Adjusted EBITDA target for 2020 was $158,439,000 and attainment for such year was less than 85% of thetarget, which corresponded to no bonus payout to the named executive officers for the year ended December 31, 2020. (4)Amounts represent the Company’s matching contributions under our 401(k) Plan and various fringe benefits. 57Table of Contents To provide investors with additional information in connection with our annual cash bonuses, we disclose Compensation Adjusted EBITDA. This measure isnot a financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as a substitute for net income, operating income, cash flows, orany other measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, and may not be comparable to a similarly titled measure reported by other companies. We believe that the presentation of Compensation Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about our operatingprofitability adjusted for certain non-cash items, non-routine items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future, as well as other itemsthat are not core to our operations. Further, we believe Compensation Adjusted EBITDA provides a meaningful measure of operating profitability because weuse it for evaluating our business performance, making budgeting decisions, and comparing our performance against that of other peer companies usingsimilar measures. Compensation Adjusted EBITDA for purposes of bonus performance targets is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortizationincluding adjustments for nonrecurring items, foreign exchange rates, and synergies. There are material limitations to using Compensation Adjusted EBITDA. Compensation Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account certain significantitems, including depreciation and amortization, interest, taxes, and other adjustments which directly affect our net income or loss. These limitations arebest addressed by considering the economic effects of the excluded items independently and by considering Compensation Adjusted EBITDA inconjunction with net income as calculated in accordance with GAAP. For the Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 Net loss $(22,572) $(85,378)Income tax (benefit) expense (2,198) (5,875)Depreciation and amortization 73,938 85,722 Interest expense, net of interest income and other 44,473 43,982 Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt(1) - 3,102 Write-downs and other(2) 2,791 3,329 Other adjustments(3) 3,119 8,618 Other non-cash charges(4) 8,393 9,712 Non-cash stock compensation(5) 14,643 8,457 Adjusted EBITDA $122,587 $71,669 Foreign currency(6) - (181)Unbudgeted acquisition and other items(7) - - Compensation Adjusted EBITDA $122,587 $71,488 (1) Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to the refinancing of long-term debt, in which deferred loan costs and discounts relatedto old senior secured credit facilities were written-off.(2) Write-downs and other include items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets and fair value adjustments to contingentconsideration.(3) Other adjustments are primarily composed of the following: •Costs and inventory and receivable valuation charges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, professional fees incurred for projects, costs incurredrelated to public offerings, contract cancellation fees and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature; •Acquisition and integration-related costs related to the purchase of businesses and to integrate operations and obtain costs synergies; •Restructuring and severance costs, which primarily relate to costs incurred through the restructuring of the Company’s operations from time to timeand other employee severance costs recognized in the periods presented; and •Legal and litigation related costs, which consist of payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business.(4) Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installationand delivery, which primarily includes the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract and non-cash chargesrelated to accretion of contract rights under development agreements.(5) Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards.(6) Foreign currency items are gains and losses attributable to foreign currency translation that were not considered during the budget process and aretherefore added to Adjusted EBITDA. (7) Unbudgeted acquisition and other items represent transactions and results from operations of acquired businesses as well as other items that were notconsidered within the budget at the time the bonus target was determine by Management.58Table of Contents Employment Agreements with Named Executive Officers David Lopez On April 28, 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with David Lopez to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer of AGS LLC, asubsidiary of the Company (“AGS”), effective as of February 3, 2014. The agreement extends for an initial term of three years, until the third anniversary ofFebruary 3, 2014, and shall thereafter be automatically extended for successive one-year periods, unless either party provides written notice of non-renewalat least 90 days prior to the expiration of the initial term or any extended term. Currently, Mr. Lopez’s annual base salary as set by the Board is $700,000and Mr. Lopez is eligible to receive an annual performance-based bonus, with an annual target bonus opportunity of 100% of his base salary. Kimo Akiona AGS entered into a new employment agreement with Kimo Akiona, as executed on December 13, 2018 and effective October 21, 2018, to continue toserve as Chief Financial Officer of AGS, a position he has served in since February 23, 2015. The agreement is “at-will,” meaning that either party mayterminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason, either with or without cause. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Akiona’sannual base salary shall be $336,500. Mr. Akiona’s base salary may from time to time be increased, but may be decreased only in connection with anAGS-wide decrease for all senior leadership positions. Mr. Akiona shall be eligible to receive an annual performance-based bonus, with an annual targetbonus opportunity no less than 75% of his base salary if 100% of target is achieved. Mr. Akiona will be eligible for this performance-based bonus if he isactively employed by AGS on the time of the bonus payment. Victor Gallo AGS entered into a new employment agreement with Victor Gallo, as executed on October 21, 2018, to continue to serve as General Counsel, SecretaryAGS entered into a new employment agreement with Victor Gallo, as executed on October 21, 2018, to continue to serve as General Counsel, Secretaryand Compliance Officer of AGS, a position he has served in since February 2010. The agreement is “at-will,” meaning that either party may terminate theemployment relationship at any time and for any reason, either with or without cause. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Gallo’s annual basesalary shall be $306,000. Mr. Gallo’s base salary may from time to time be increased, but may be decreased only in connection with an AGS-widedecrease for all senior leadership positions. Mr. Gallo shall be eligible to receive an annual performance-based bonus, with an annual target bonusopportunity no less than 75% of his base salary if 100% of target is achieved. Mr. Gallo will be eligible for this performance-based bonus if he is activelyemployed by AGS on the time of the bonus payment. 59Table of Contents Outstanding equity awards as of the year ended December 31, 2021: Options Stock AwardsName Number ofSecuritiesUnderlyingUnexercisedOptions (#)Exercisable Number ofSecuritiesUnderlyingUnexercisedOptions (#)Unexercisable EquityIncentivePlanAwards:Number ofSecuritiesUnderlyingUnexercisedUnearnedOptions (#) OptionExerciseor BasePrice ($) OptionExpirationDate NumberofSharesor Unitsof StockThatHave NotVested(#) MarketValue ofShares orUnits ofStockThat HaveNotVested ($)(7) Number ofPerformance-Based StockUnits (#) Market ValueofPerformance-Based StockUnits (7) David Lopez 396,350(1) — — 6.43 4/28/2024 317,433(4) 2,155,370 909,435 (8) 6,175,064 Kimo Akiona 75,769(2) — — 9.42 3/11/2025 145,310(5) 986,655 522,627 (9) 3,548,637 Victor Gallo 58,288(3) — — 6.43 8/8/2024 77,448(6) 525,871 42,207 (10) 286,586 (1)Represents 349,721 options granted on April 28, 2014 to purchase common shares. One-third of the option grant was eligible to vest in equal installments of20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of the grant, subject to continued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries, and is fully vested. Theremaining two-thirds of the option grant was subject to performance-based vesting criteria and vested on October 18, 2018 upon the achievement of theapplicable performance targets. Also represents 46,629 options granted on April 28, 2014 to purchase common shares, provided, that this grant of optionsvested in full upon the date of grant. (2)Represents 75,769 options granted on March 11, 2015 to purchase common shares. One-third of the option grant was eligible to vest in equal installments of20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of the grant, subject to continued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries, and is fully vested. Theremaining two-thirds of the option grant was subject to performance-based vesting criteria and vested on October 18, 2018 upon achievement of the applicableperformance targets. (3)Represents 58,288 options granted on August 8, 2014 to purchase common shares. One-third of the option grant was eligible to vest in equal installments of20% on each of the first five anniversaries of the date of the grant, subject to continued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries, and is fully vested. Theremaining two-thirds of the option grant was subject to performance-based vesting criteria and vested on October 18, 2018 upon achievement of the applicableperformance targets. (4)Represents 9,722 outstanding restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 38,889 restricted stock units on August 23, 2018); 14,951 outstanding restrictedstock units (pursuant to a grant of 29,902 restricted stock units on March 4, 2019); and 99,656 outstanding restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 132,875restricted stock units on September 14, 2020); and 193,104 outstanding phantom stock units (pursuant to a grant of 193,104 phantom stock units onSeptember 21, 2021). Such grants are subject to a time-based vesting schedule, with the initial awards eligible to vest in equal installments of 25% on each ofthe first four anniversaries of the date of grant. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon or within 12 months following a change of control or as a result of death, any unvested portionshall immediately vest. In the event of a termination as a result of disability, the portion of the restricted stock units which would have vested on the nextapplicable vesting date shall become vested, and the remaining unvested portion shall be forfeited. Except as otherwise provided above, upon a termination forany reason, the unvested restricted stock units shall be forfeited. (5)Represents 2,500 outstanding restricted shares (pursuant to a grant of 10,000 restricted shares on May 30, 2018); 2,667 outstanding restricted stock units(pursuant to a grant of 10,671 restricted stock units on August 23, 2018); 3,593 outstanding restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 7,187 restricted stockunits on March 4, 2019); and 35,929 outstanding restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 47,906 restricted stock units on September 14, 2020); and 92,828outstanding phantom stock units (pursuant to a grant of 92,828 phantom stock units on September 21, 2021). Such grants are subject to a time-based vestingschedule, with the initial awards eligible to vest in equal installments of 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. Also represents 7,793outstanding restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 23,380 restricted stock units on September 14, 2020), whereby one-third of the initial award vested onthe date of grant and the remainder will vest in equal installments on each of the first two anniversaries of the date of the grant. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon or within 12 months following a change of control or as a result of death, any unvested portionshall immediately vest. In the event of a termination as a result of disability, the portion of the restricted stock units which would have vested on the nextapplicable vesting date shall become vested, and the remaining unvested portion shall be forfeited. Except as otherwise provided above, upon a termination forany reason, the unvested restricted stock units shall be forfeited. (6)Represents 2,398 restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 9,592 restricted stock units on August 23, 2018); 3,268 restricted stock units (pursuant to a grantof 6,536 restricted stock units on March 4, 2019); 21,782 restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 29,043 restricted stock units on September 14,2020); 42,207 phantom stock units (pursuant to a grant of 42,207 phantom stock units on September 21, 2021). Such grants are subject to a time-based vestingschedule, with the initial awards eligible to vest in equal installments of 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of grant. Also represents 7,793restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 23,380 restricted stock units on September 14, 2020); whereby one-third of the initial award vested on the date ofgrant and the remainder will vest in equal installments on each of the first two anniversaries of the date of the grant. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon or within 12 months following a change of control or as a result of death, any unvested portionshall immediately vest. In the event of a termination as a result of disability, the portion of the restricted stock units which would have vested on the nextapplicable vesting date shall become vested, and the remaining unvested portion shall be forfeited. Except as otherwise provided above, upon a termination forany reason, the unvested restricted stock units shall be forfeited. (7)For purposes of this table, the shares of common stock of the Company were valued using the closing stock price on December 31, 2021 of $6.79.60Table of Contents (8)Represents 143,266 outstanding performance-based restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 143,266 performance-based restricted stock units on April30, 2021) that vest on the first day the average closing price per share for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds $13.43; represents 214,900 outstandingperformance-based restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 214,900 performance-based restricted stock units on April 30, 2021) that vest on the first daythe average closing price per share for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds $15.66; represents 358,166 outstanding performance-based restrictedstock units (pursuant to a grant of 358,166 performance-based restricted stock units on April 30, 2021) that vest on the first day the average closing price pershare for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds $17.90. Represents 193,103 phantom stock units (pursuant to a grant of phantom stock units onSeptember 21, 2021) that vest on the first day that the average closing price per share of the company's common stock for the prior 60 consecutive trading daysexceeds $9.06, and if such achievement occurs prior to September 21, 2022, the vesting shall not occur until September 21, 2022. All of the performance-basedrestricted stock units and phantom stock units will be forfeited if the performance target is not achieved within four years of the grant date. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon or within 12 months following a change of control or as a result of death, any unvested portionshall immediately vest (9)Represents 85,960 outstanding performance-based restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 85,960 performance-based restricted stock units on April 30,2021) that vest on the first day the average closing price per share for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds $13.40; represents 128,940 outstandingperformance-based restricted stock units (pursuant to a grant of 128,940 performance-based restricted stock units on April 30, 2021) that vest on the first daythe average closing price per share for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds $15.60; represents 214,900 outstanding performance-based restrictedstock units (pursuant to a grant of 214,900 performance-based restricted stock units on April 30, 2021) that vest on the first day the average closing price pershare for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds $17.90. Represents 92,827 phantom stock units (pursuant to a grant of 92,927 phantom stock units onSeptember 21, 2021) that vest on the first day that the average closing price per share of the company's common stock for the prior 60 consecutive trading daysexceeds $9.06, and if such achievement occurs prior to September 21, 2022, the vesting shall not occur until September 21, 2022. All of the performance-basedrestricted stock units and phantom stock units will be forfeited if the performance target is not achieved within four years of the grant date. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon or within 12 months following a change of control or as a result of death, any unvested portionshall immediately vest (10)Represents 42,207 phantom stock units (pursuant to a grant of 42,207 phantom stock units on September 21, 2021) that vest on the first day that the averageclosing price per share of the company's common stock for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds $9.06, but only if such achievement occurs prior toSeptember 21, 2025, and if such achievement occurs prior to September 21, 2022, the vesting shall not occur until September 21, 2022. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon or within 12 months following a change of control or as a result of death, any unvested portionshall immediately vest 61Table of Contents Pension Benefits We do not maintain any defined benefit pension plan for the benefit of our named executive officers. Management Incentive Plan See Item 12. “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters”. Non-qualified Deferred Compensation We do not maintain any non-qualified deferred compensation plan for the benefit of our named executive officers. Payments Upon Termination and Change of Control Pursuant to Mr. Lopez’s employment agreement, if during the term of the agreement AGS terminates Mr. Lopez’s employment without cause or he resignsfor good reason, subject to receiving a signed release of claims from Mr. Lopez, Mr. Lopez will receive severance pay equal to 24 months base salary (paidover a 24-month period) along with the pro-rated managerial bonus for the year in which Mr. Lopez is terminated. Mr. Lopez would also be eligible to receivecontinued health benefits at no greater cost than would apply if he were an active employee for 18 months post termination, or if earlier, until hecommences employment with a subsequent employer. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Lopez will also be subject to perpetual confidentiality,intellectual property and non-disparagement, as well as certain non-solicitation and certain non-competition restrictions for 24 months following the date ofhis employment. Pursuant to Mr. Akiona’s employment agreement, if during the term of the agreement AGS terminates Mr. Akiona’s employment without cause or heresigns for good reason, subject to receiving a signed release of claims from Mr. Akiona, Mr. Akiona will receive severance pay equal to 18 months basesalary (paid over an 18-month period) along with the pro-rated managerial bonus for the year in which Mr. Akiona is terminated. Pursuant to his employmentagreement, Mr. Akiona will also be subject to perpetual confidentiality, intellectual property and non-disparagement, as well as certain non-solicitation andcertain non-competition restrictions for 18 months following the date of his employment. Pursuant to Mr. Gallo’s employment agreement, if during the term of the agreement AGS terminates Mr. Gallo’s employment without cause or he resignsfor good reason, subject to receiving a signed release of claims from Mr. Gallo, Mr. Gallo will receive severance pay equal to 18 months base salary (paidover an 18-month period) along with the pro-rated managerial bonus for the year in which Mr. Gallo is terminated. Pursuant to his employment agreement,Mr. Gallo will also be subject to perpetual confidentiality, intellectual property and non-disparagement, as well as certain non-solicitation and certain non-competition restrictions for 18 months following the date of his employment. “Cause” for Messrs. Lopez, Akiona, and Gallo generally includes: (i) illegal fraudulent conduct, (ii) conviction of or plea of “guilty” or “no contest” to anycrime constituting a felony or other crime involving dishonesty, breach of trust, moral turpitude or physical harm to any person, (iii) a determination by theBoard that the named executive officer’s involvement with AGS would have a negative impact on AGS’s ability to receive or retain any licenses, (iv) beingfound unsuitable for, or having been denied, a gaming license, or having such license revoked by a gaming regulatory authority in any jurisdiction in whichAGS or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates conducts operations, (v) willful or material misrepresentation to AGS or to members of the Board relating to thebusiness, assets or operation of AGS, (vi) refusal to take any action that is consistent with the named executive’s obligations and responsibilities under hisemployment agreement as reasonably directed by the Board or (vii) material breach of any agreement with AGS and its affiliates, which material breachhas not been cured within 30 days of written notice from the Board. 62Table of Contents For Mr. Lopez, “Good Reason” means his voluntary resignation after any of the following actions are taken by AGS or any of its subsidiaries without hisconsent: (i) removal from the office of President and Chief Executive Officer of AGS or a change in reporting lines such that Mr. Lopez no longer reports tothe board, (ii) a requirement that Mr. Lopez be based anywhere other than within 35 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada, or (iii) a notice from AGS to Mr. Lopez ofnon-extension of the employment term; provided, however, that a termination will not be for “Good Reason” unless Mr. Lopez shall have provided writtennotice to AGS of the existence of one of the above conditions within 30 days following the initial existence of such condition, specifying in reasonable detailsuch condition, AGS shall have had 30 days following receipt of such written notice to remedy the condition, AGS shall have failed to remedy the conditionduring the applicable cure period, Mr. Lopez shall have thereafter and prior to the date of termination provided a notice of termination to AGS, and Mr.Lopez’s date of termination shall have occurred within 30 days following expiration of the cure period. For Messrs. Akiona and Gallo, “Good Reason” means a material diminution of duties, title, reporting structure, or base salary; provided that, Messrs.Akiona and Gallo may not terminate employment for “Good Reason” unless Messrs. Akiona and Gallo provide written notice to AGS within 90 days afterMessrs. Akiona and Gallo first having knowledge of the “Good Reason” event, and AGS has not cured such event within 30 days of receiving such notice. For the treatment of equity upon termination of employment, please see the section “Outstanding equity awards as of the year ended December 31, 2021.” Director Compensation The following table sets forth the total compensation paid to each of our non-employee directors for the year ended December 31, 2021. Name (1) Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)(2) Stock Awards ($)(3) Total ($) Adam Chibib 100,000 75,003 175,003 Yvette Landau 75,000 75,003 150,003 Geoff Freeman 75,000 75,003 150,003 Anna Massion 75,000 75,003 150,003 (1)During the year ended December 31, 2021, David Sambur, Daniel Cohen, and David Lopez were members of our board of directors and did not receiveany compensation from the Company for their services on the board. (2)Amounts set forth in Fees Earned or Paid in Cash column represent the aggregate dollar amount of all fees earned or paid in cash for services as adirector, including committee and/or chairmanship fees, pro-rated as applicable for the first year of service. Director fees are earned and paid quarterly. (3)Amounts set forth in the Stock Awards column represent the aggregate grant date fair value computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. In2021, each director’s award consisted of restricted stock units which vest over a period of one year from the grant date. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS. PRINCIPAL STOCKHOLDERS The following table sets forth the beneficial ownership of our common stock by: •each person, or group of affiliated persons, who we know to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock; •each of our named executive officers; •each of our directors; and •all of our executive officers and directors as a group. Beneficial ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC. These rules generally attribute beneficial ownership of securities to personswho possess sole or shared voting power or investment power with respect to such securities. Except as otherwise indicated, all persons listed below havesole voting and investment power with respect to the shares beneficially owned by them, subject to applicable community property laws. Unless otherwiseindicated, the address of each person or entity named in the table below is c/o 6775 S. Edmond St., Ste #300, Las Vegas, NV 89118. 63Table of Contents Shares Beneficially Owned Number Percent 5% Stockholders Apollo Gaming Holdings, L.P(1) 8,208,076 21.5%AP Gaming VoteCo, LLC(1)(2) 8,208,076 21.5%ArrowMark Colorado Holdings, LLC 2,647,264 6.9%HG Vora Capital Management, LLC 3,500,000 9.2%BlackRock, Inc. 2,124,629 5.6% Named Executive Officers and Directors David Lopez(3) 685,353 1.8%Kimo Akiona(4) 173,888 0.5%Victor Gallo(5) 155,790 0.4%David Sambur(1)(2) - - Daniel Cohen(2) - - Adam Chibib 28,292 0.1%Yvette Landau 30,861 0.1%Geoff Freeman 21,431 0.1%Anna Massion 24,206 0.1%All current directors and executive officers as a group (9 persons) 1,119,821 2.9% (1) Represents shares of our common stock held of record by Holdings. All of the shares held by Holdings are subject to the irrevocable proxy granted byHoldings to VoteCo pursuant to the Irrevocable Proxy and Power of Attorney, dated as of January 29, 2018, irrevocably constituting and appointingVoteCo, with full power of substitution, its true and lawful proxy and attorney-in-fact to: (i) vote all of the shares of our common stock held by Holdings atany meeting (and any adjournment or postponement thereof) of our stockholders, and in connection with any written consent of our stockholders, and (ii)direct and effect the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or any part of the shares of our common stock held by Holdings, if, as and when sodetermined in the sole discretion of VoteCo. The irrevocable proxy terminates with respect to any shares of our common stock that are sold, transferredor otherwise disposed of by VoteCo upon such sale, transfer or other disposition. VoteCo is managed by its sole member, David Sambur, subject to theright of Eric Press, a senior partner at Apollo Global Management, Inc., to assume joint control of management of VoteCo with Mr. Sambur upon writtennotice to VoteCo and its member(s). Apollo Gaming Holdings GP, LLC (“Holdings GP”) is the general partner of Holdings. Apollo Management VIII, L.P.(“Management VIII”) is the manager of Holdings GP and of Apollo Investment Fund VIII, L.P. (“AIF VIII”). AIF VIII is a member of Holdings GP, and as suchhas the right to direct Management VIII in its management of Holdings GP, and is also a limited partner of Holdings. AIF VIII Management, LLC (“AIF VIIILLC”) is the general partner of Management VIII. Apollo Management, L.P. (“Apollo Management”) is the sole member-manager of AIF VIII LLC, andApollo Management GP, LLC (“Management GP”) is the general partner of Apollo Management. Apollo Management Holdings, L.P. (“ManagementHoldings”) is the sole member and manager of Management GP. Apollo Management Holdings GP, LLC (“Management Holdings GP”) is the generalpartner of Management Holdings. Scott Kleinman, James Zelter and Marc Rowan are the managers, as well as executive officers, of ManagementHoldings GP. Due to the irrevocable proxy granted to VoteCo, none of Holdings, Holdings GP, Management VIII, AFI VIII, AIF VIII LLC, ApolloManagement, Management GP, Management Holdings or Management Holdings GP are deemed to beneficially own the shares of our common stockheld by Holdings. Messrs. Rowan, Kleinman, Zelter, Press and Sambur each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares of our common stock that arebeneficially owned by VoteCo, or directly held of record by Holdings. The address of VoteCo is 6775 S. Edmond St., Ste #300, Las Vegas, NV 89118.The address of each of Holdings, Holdings GP, Management VIII, AIF VIII LLC, Apollo Management, Management GP, Management Holdings andManagement Holdings GP, and Messrs. Rowan, Kleinman, Zelter, Press and and Sambur, is 9 West 57th Street, 43rd Floor, New York, New York 10019. (2)David Sambur and Daniel Cohen are each affiliated with Apollo Management and its affiliated investment managers and advisors. Messrs. Cohen andSambur each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares of our common stock that are beneficially owned by VoteCo, or directly held of record byHoldings. The address of Mr. Cohen and Mr. Sambur is 9 West 57th Street, 43rd Floor, New York, New York 10019. (3)Number of shares beneficially owned includes 396,350 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days and 50,640 sharesheld by Mr. Lopez’s family members for which Mr. Lopez disclaims beneficial ownership, and this table should not be deemed an admission that he isthe beneficial owner of his family members’ shares. (4)Number of shares beneficially owned includes 75,769 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days. (5)Number of shares beneficially owned includes 58,288 shares of common stock issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan On April 28, 2014, the board of directors of the Company approved the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). Under the LTIP, the Company is authorizedto grant nonqualified stock options, rights to purchase common stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other awards to be settled in, or basedupon, common stock to persons who are directors and employees of and consultants to the Company or any of its subsidiaries on the date of the grant.The LTIP will terminate ten years after approval by the board. Subject to adjustments in connection with certain changes in capitalization, the maximumnumber of shares that may be delivered pursuant to awards under the LTIP is 2,253,735 after giving effect to the 1.5543 - for - 1 stock split consummatedon January 30, 2018 in connection with our initial public offering. 64Table of Contents 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan On January 16, 2018, our board adopted and our stockholders approved the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Incentive Plan”) pursuant to whichequity-based and cash incentives may be granted to participating employees, directors and consultants. After the annual shareholders meeting held onJuly 1, 2020, the Omnibus Incentive Plan was amended to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder. TheOmnibus Incentive Plan, as amended, provides for an aggregate of 4,607,389 post-split shares of our common stock. No more than 4,607,389 shares of ourcommon stock may be issued with respect to incentive stock options under the Omnibus Incentive Plan. The compensation committee may grant awardsof non-qualified stock options, incentive (qualified) stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, other stock-based awards, performance compensation awards (including cash bonus awards), other cash-based awards or any combination of the foregoing. As of December 31, 2021 Number of Securitiesto be Issued UponExercise ofOutstanding Options,Warrants and Rights Weighted-AverageExercise Price ofOutstanding Options,Warrants and Rights Non-Vested RestrictedShares Outstanding Number of SecuritiesRemaining Availablefor Future IssuanceUnder EquityCompensation Plans(Excluding SecuritiesReflected in Column(a))* (a)(#) (b)($) (c)(#) Equity compensation plans approved bysecurity holders 1,244,073 9.14 1,934,712 1,171,841 Equity compensation plans not approvedby shareholders - - - - Total remaining shares to be issued. 1,244,073 9.14 1,934,712 1,171,841 *423,268 of these securities relate to the LTIP and will not be issued. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE. Related Transactions Other than compensation arrangements for our named executive officers and directors, there were no transactions, to which we were a party or will be aparty, in which: •the amounts involved exceeded or will exceed $120,000; and •any of our directors, executive officers or holders of more than 5% of our capital stock, or any member of the immediate family of the foregoingpersons, had or will have a direct or indirect material interest. Policies and Procedures for Related Person Transactions We have adopted a written Related Person Transaction Policy (the “policy”), which sets forth our policy with respect to the review, approval, ratification anddisclosure of all related person transactions by our Audit Committee. In accordance with the policy, our Audit Committee has overall responsibility forimplementation of and compliance with the policy. For purposes of the policy, a “related person transaction” is a transaction, arrangement or relationship (or any series of similar transactions, arrangementsor relationships) in which we were, are or will be a participant and the amount involved exceeded, exceeds or will exceed $120,000 and in which any relatedperson (as defined in the policy) had, has or will have a direct or indirect material interest. A “related person transaction” does not include any employmentrelationship or transaction involving an executive officer and any related compensation resulting solely from that employment relationship that has beenreviewed and approved by our board of directors or Audit Committee. The policy requires that notice of a proposed related person transaction be provided to our legal department prior to entry into such transaction. If our legaldepartment determines that such transaction is a related person transaction, the proposed transaction will be submitted to our Audit Committee forconsideration. Under the policy, our Audit Committee may approve only those related person transactions that are in, or not inconsistent with, our bestinterests and the best interests of our stockholders. In the event that we become aware of a related person transaction that has not been previouslyreviewed, approved or ratified under the policy and that is ongoing or is completed, the transaction will be submitted to the Audit Committee so that it maydetermine whether to ratify, rescind or terminate the related person transaction. The policy also provide that the Audit Committee review certain previously approved or ratified related person transactions that are ongoing to determinewhether the related person transaction remains in our best interests and the best interests of our stockholders. Additionally, we will make periodic inquiriesof directors and executive officers with respect to any potential related person transaction of which they may be a party or of which they may be aware. Securityholders Agreement Concurrently with the closing of our initial public offering, we amended and restated the Securityholders Agreement (as amended and restated, the“Securityholders Agreement”), by and among AP Gaming Holdings, L.P. (the “Partnership”), VoteCo, the Company and each holder who serves inmanagement Shares from time to time party thereto, including David Lopez, our Chief Executive Officer (each a “Holder”). The Securityholders Agreementprovides the Partnership and Apollo Investment Fund VIII, L.P., and each of their respective affiliates, with certain demand registration rights. It also provideseach Holder with piggy-back registration rights and imposes certain transfer restrictions on each Holder’s ownership of the Company’s common shares andsets forth the Company’s right to repurchase any common shares held by Holders who are employed by, or serve as consultants to or directors of, theCompany or any of its subsidiaries upon their termination from such employment or consultancy. The Securityholders Agreement also imposes certainrestrictions on each Holder who serves in management, including non-solicitation, non-compete and non-disclosure requirements. 65Table of Contents Stockholders Agreement With the consummation of the initial public offering, we entered into a Stockholders Agreement with VoteCo and Holdings, which is an entity controlled byApollo. Pursuant to the Stockholders Agreement, Holdings has the right, at any time until the Apollo Group no longer beneficially owns at least 5% of ourissued and outstanding common stock, to nominate a number of directors comprising a percentage of the board in accordance with its beneficial ownershipof our outstanding common stock (rounded up to the nearest whole number), see “Item 10. Directors, Executive officers and Corporate Governance - ApolloGroup Approval of Certain Matters and Rights to Nominate Certain Directors.” The Stockholders Agreement sets forth certain information rights granted tothe Apollo Group. It also specifies that we will provide indemnification and advance of expenses of VoteCo and each stockholder party to the StockholdersAgreement for any claim arising from their actions as the Company's stockholders or controlling persons. Director Independence Our independent directors, as such term is defined by the applicable rules and regulations of the New York Stock Exchange and our board’s determinationof their independence, are Adam Chibib, Yvette Landau, Geoff Freeman and Anna Massion. ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”) served as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31,2021 and 2020. The following table presents fees for professional services rendered by PwC related to the audit of the Company’s annual financialstatements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 and fees billed for other services rendered by PwC during those years. Category 2021 2020 Audit fees $660,113 $1,085,503 Audit related 69,000 135,550 Tax fees 231,575 132,605 All other fees 57,901 8,900 Total $1,018,589 $1,362,558 Audit Fees consisted of the aggregate fees paid or accrued for professional services rendered for the annual audit of the Company’s financial statements,the reviews of our interim consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and statutory audits of foreign subsidiaryfinancial statements. The Audit-Related fees listed above were billed in connection with the professional services performed in 2021 and 2020 includingservices related to SEC registration statement filings. Tax fees include the aggregate fees paid during the respective years for tax compliance and taxadvisory services. All Other Fees listed above were billed for services provided in connection with acquisition due diligence and other services. The Board of Directors of the Company has adopted a policy that requires advance approval of all audit, audit-related, tax and other services performed bythe independent auditors. The policy provides for pre-approval by the Audit Committee of specifically defined audit and non-audit services. Unless thespecific service has been previously pre-approved with respect to that year, the Audit Committee must approve the permitted service before the independentauditor is engaged to perform it. All of the fees described in the table above were pre-approved by the Audit Committee. PART IV ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES. (a)(1). Financial Statements. Included in Part II of this Amendment: Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms (PCAOB ID: 238)70Consolidated Balance Sheets71Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss72Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity73Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows74Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements75 (a)(2). Financial Statement Schedules. We have omitted certain other financial statement schedules because they are not required or are not applicable, or the required information is shown in thefinancial statements or notes to the financial statements. We have included Schedule I - Financial Information of the Registrant for the years endedDecember 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 on page 84 and Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and2019 on page 87. 66Table of Contents (a)(3). Exhibits. ExhibitNumber Exhibit Description 3.1 Certificate of Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of PlayAGS, Inc., effective January 29, 2018 (incorporated by reference toExhibit 3.1 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2019). 3.2 Amended and Restated Bylaws of PlayAGS,Inc., Adopted January 29, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to PlayAGS, Inc.'sAnnual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2019). 4.6 Description of Capital Stock.(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4,2020). 10.1 2014 Managerial Incentive Plan, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed onMarch 31, 2015). 10.2 AP Gaming Holdco, Inc. 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Current Report onForm 8-K filed on May 5, 2014) 10.3 Form of Option Agreement, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5,2014). 10.4 Form of Subscription Agreement, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May5, 2014). 10.5 PlayAGS, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Amended RegistrationStatement on Form S-1/A filed on January 16, 2018). 10.6 PlayAGS, INC. Omnibus Incentive Plan, Director Stock Award Agreement, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to PlayAGS, Inc.'sQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 8, 2018). 10.7 PlayAGS, INC. Omnibus Incentive Plan, Non-Qualified Option Award Agreement, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PlayAGS,Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 8, 2018). 10.8 PlayAGS, INC. Omnibus Incentive Plan, Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 toPlayAGS, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 8, 2018). 10.9 Employment Agreement, dated April 28, 2014, by and between David Lopez and AP Gaming Holdco, Inc, (incorporated by reference toExhibit 10.5 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2014). 10.10 Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, dated April 28, 2014, by and between AP Gaming Holdco, Inc. and David Lopez, (incorporated byreference to Exhibit 10.6 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2014). 10.11 Restricted Stock Agreement, dated April 28, 2014, by and between AP Gaming Holdco, Inc. and David Lopez, (incorporated by referenceto Exhibit 10.7 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 5, 2014). 10.12 Employment Agreement, dated October 21, 2018, by and between AGS, LLC and Victor Gallo. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit10.12 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2021). 10.13 Employment Agreement, dated October 21, 2018, by and between Kimo Akiona and AGS, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit10.13 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2019). 10.14 Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement, dated March 11, 2015, by and between AP Gaming Holdco, Inc. and Kimo Akiona, (incorporatedby reference to Exhibit 10.21 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 10, 2017). 67Table of Contents 10.15 Collateral Agreement among AP Gaming, LLC, each Subsidiary Party and Jefferies Finance, LLC, dated as of June 6,2017, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2017). 10.16 Holdings Guarantee and Pledge Agreement, by and among AP Gaming Holdings, LLC and Jefferies Finance LLC, dated as of June 6,2017, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2017). 10.17 Subsidiary Guarantee between AP Gaming II, Inc., AP Gaming Acquisition, LLC, AGS Capital, LLC, AGS LLC, AGS Partners, LLC,AGS Illinois, LLP, AP Gaming NV, LLC and Jefferies Finance, LLC dated as of June 6, 2017, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 toPlayAGS, Inc.'s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 19, 2017). 10.18 Amended and Restated Securityholders Agreement, by and among Apollo Gaming Holdings, L.P., AP Gaming VoteCo, LLC, PlayAGS,Inc. (f/k/a AP Gaming Holdco, Inc.) and the other Holders party thereto, dated January 29, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit10.25 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2019). 10.19 Stockholders Agreement, by and among PlayAGS, Inc., Apollo Gaming Holdings, L.P. and AP Gaming VoteCo, LLC, dated January 29,2018, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to PlayAGS, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2019). 10.20 Irrevocable Proxy of AP Gaming VoteCo, LLC, dated January 29, 2018, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 to PlayAGS, Inc.'sAnnual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 5, 2019). 10.21 First Amendment to PlayAGS, Inc. Omnibus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to PlayAGS, Inc.’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q filed on August 5, 2020). 10.22 PlayAGS, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (form) (incorporated by reference toExhibit 10.1 to PlayAGS, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 18, 2020) 10.23 Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement, dated as of February 15, 2022, by and among AP Gaming Holdings, LLC, APGaming I, LLC, each subsidiary loan party listed on the signature pages thereof, Jefferies Finance LLC and the lenders party thereto(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to PlayAGS, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 15, 2022). *21.1 Subsidiaries of PlayAGS, Inc. *23.1 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent registered public accounting firm. *31.1 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *31.2 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. *32 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 101.IN Inline XBRL Instance Document. 101.SCH Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. 101.CAL Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. 101.LAB Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. 101.PRE Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. 101.DEF Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)* Filed herewith. ITEM 16. FORM 10–K SUMMARY. None. 68Table of Contents SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf bythe undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. PLAYAGS, INC. Date:March 10, 2022By:/s/ KIMO AKIONA Name:Kimo Akiona Title:Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer,(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrantand in the capacities and on the dates indicated. Signature Title Date /s/ DAVID LOPEZ Chief Executive Officer, President and Director March 10, 2022David Lopez (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ KIMO AKIONA Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer March 10, 2022Kimo Akiona (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) /s/ DAVID SAMBUR Director March 10, 2022David Sambur /s/ DANIEL COHEN Director March 10, 2022Daniel Cohen /s/ YVETTE E. LANDAU Director March 10, 2022Yvette E. Landau /s/ ADAM CHIBIB Director March 10, 2022Adam Chibib /s/ GEOFF FREEMAN Director March 10, 2022Geoff Freeman /s/ ANNA MASSION Director March 10, 2022Anna Massion 69Table of Contents ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of PlayAGS, Inc. Opinion on the Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of PlayAGS, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2021 and2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, of changes in stockholders’ equity and of cash flows for each of thethree years in the period ended December 31, 2021, including the related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the index appearing under Item15(a)(2) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in allmaterial respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each ofthe three years in the period ended December 31, 2021 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Basis for Opinion These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on theCompany’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company AccountingOversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securitieslaws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we planand perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether dueto error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of ouraudits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on theeffectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error orfraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts anddisclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made bymanagement, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basisfor our opinion. /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Las Vegas, NevadaMarch 10, 2022 We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016. 70Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS(amounts in thousands, except share and per share data) December 31, 2021 2020 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $94,977 $81,689 Restricted cash 20 20 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,993 and $2,077, respectively 49,426 41,743 Inventories 27,534 26,902 Prepaid expenses 4,878 4,210 Deposits and other 8,240 4,704 Total current assets 185,075 159,268 Property and equipment, net 74,916 81,040 Goodwill 285,546 286,042 Intangible assets 160,044 187,644 Deferred tax asset 7,333 6,762 Operating lease assets 12,503 9,763 Other assets 7,394 10,259 Total assets $732,811 $740,778 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities Accounts payable $9,439 $9,547 Accrued liabilities 39,165 26,325 Current maturities of long-term debt 6,877 7,031 Total current liabilities 55,481 42,903 Long-term debt 599,281 601,560 Deferred tax liability, non-current 2,653 2,254 Operating lease liabilities, long-term 11,871 9,497 Other long-term liabilities 21,954 30,781 Total liabilities 691,240 686,995 Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) Stockholders' equity Preferred stock at $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding — — Common stock at $0.01 par value; 450,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2021 and 2020;36,943,770 and 36,494,002 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively 369 364 Additional paid-in capital 392,161 379,917 Accumulated deficit (344,889) (321,412)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (6,070) (5,086)Total stockholders’ equity 41,571 53,783 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $732,811 $740,778 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 71Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS(amounts in thousands, except per share data) Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Revenues Gaming operations $205,627 $129,150 $210,534 Equipment sales 54,069 37,857 94,180 Total revenues 259,696 167,007 304,714 Operating expenses Cost of gaming operations(1) 38,945 32,087 40,955 Cost of equipment sales(1) 24,262 16,789 45,513 Selling, general and administrative 63,749 46,463 61,785 Research and development 36,308 26,786 34,338 Write-downs and other charges 2,791 3,329 6,912 Depreciation and amortization 73,938 85,722 91,474 Total operating expenses 239,993 211,176 280,977 (Loss) Income from operations 19,703 (44,169) 23,737 Other expense (income) Interest expense 44,352 41,935 36,248 Interest income (1,064) (1,179) (163)Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt — 3,102 — Other expense 1,185 3,226 4,622 Loss before income taxes (24,770) (91,253) (16,970)Income tax benefit 2,198 5,875 5,449 Net loss (22,572) (85,378) (11,521)Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests — — (231)Net loss attributable to PlayAGS, Inc. (22,572) (85,378) (11,752)Foreign currency translation adjustment (984) (2,678) 1,366 Total comprehensive loss $(23,556) $(88,056) $(10,386) Basic and diluted loss per common share: Basic $(0.62) $(2.40) $(0.33)Diluted $(0.62) $(2.40) $(0.33)Weighted average common shares outstanding: Basic 36,688 35,639 35,424 Diluted 36,688 35,639 35,424 (1) exclusive of depreciation and amortization The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 72Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY(in thousands, except share data) Shares (#) CommonStock ($) AdditionalPaid-inCapital ($) AccumulatedDeficit ($) AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveLoss ($) Non-ControllingInterests($) TotalStockholders’Equity ($) Balance at January 1, 2019 35,353,296 353 361,628 (222,403) (3,774) - 135,804 Net loss - - - (11,752) - 231 (11,521)Foreign currency translationadjustment - - - - 1,366 - 1,366 Business acquisitions - - - - - 71 71 Cash distributions to noncontrollinginterest owners - - - - - (302) (302)Stock-based compensation expense - - 9,001 - - - 9,001 Vesting of restricted stock 231,543 2 (2) - - - - Stock option exercises 70,288 1 684 - - - 685 Repurchase of common stock (120,569) (1) - (1,319) - - (1,320)Balance at December 31, 2019 35,534,558 355 371,311 (235,474) (2,408) - 133,784 Net loss - - - (85,378) - - (85,378)Foreign currency translationadjustment - - - - (2,678) - (2,678)Stock-based compensation expense - - 8,457 - - - 8,457 Vesting of restricted stock 1,034,699 9 (9) - - - - Stock option exercises 15,544 - 158 - - - 158 Repurchase of common stock (90,799) - - (560) - - (560)Balance at December 31, 2020 36,494,002 364 379,917 (321,412) (5,086) - 53,783 Net loss - - - (22,572) - - (22,572)Foreign currency translationadjustment - - - - (984) - (984)Stock-based compensation expense - - 12,250 - - - 12,250 Vesting of restricted stock 574,954 6 (6) - - - - Repurchase of common stock (125,186) (1) - (905) - - (906)Balance at December 31, 2021 36,943,770 369 392,161 (344,889) (6,070) - 41,571 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 73Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Cash flows from operating activities Net loss $(22,572) $(85,378) $(11,521)Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 73,938 85,722 91,474 Accretion of contract rights under development agreements and placement fees 6,516 7,421 6,378 Amortization of deferred loan costs and discount 4,677 3,656 1,917 Stock-based compensation expense 14,643 8,457 9,001 Provision for bad debts 235 2,694 294 Loss on disposition of long-lived assets 590 2,399 1,068 Impairment of assets 2,257 134 5,343 Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration (56) 796 501 Benefit from deferred income tax (175) (1,671) (1,927)Changes in assets and liabilities related to operations: Accounts receivable (8,133) 16,469 (15,033)Inventories 1,577 10,099 490 Prepaid expenses (1,332) (1,264) 715 Deposits and other (3,516) 517 (449)Other assets, non-current 3,789 3,367 6,565 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 5,894 (17,248) (6,827)Net cash provided by operating activities 78,332 36,170 87,989 Cash flows from investing activities Issuance of customer notes receivable - (4,690) (2,382)Proceeds from payments on customer notes receivable 1,362 1,087 - Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired - - (54,935)Purchase of intangible assets - (1,756) (6,295)Software development and other expenditures (15,432) (11,017) (14,350)Proceeds from disposition of assets 35 32 450 Purchases of property and equipment (36,102) (22,939) (50,420)Net cash used in investing activities (50,137) (39,283) (127,932)Cash flows from financing activities Proceeds from incremental term loans - 92,150 - Borrowing on revolver - 30,000 - Repayment of first lien credit facilities (5,387) (5,387) (5,387)Repayment of incremental term loans (950) (475) - Repayment of revolver - (30,000) - Payments on finance leases and other obligations (1,321) (1,185) (1,396)Payment of deferred loan costs (848) (5,744) - Payment of financed placement fee obligations (4,959) (6,933) (8,215)Payment of previous acquisition obligation (534) (381) (1,748)Proceeds from stock option exercise - 158 685 Repurchase of stock (906) (560) (1,320)Distributions to non-controlling interest owners - - (302)Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (14,905) 71,643 (17,683)Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (2) (3) 4 Net Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 13,288 68,527 (57,622)Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 81,709 13,182 70,804 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $94,997 $81,709 $13,182 Supplemental cash flow information: Cash paid during the period for interest $39,268 $37,749 $33,567 Cash paid during the period for taxes $544 $423 $1,548 Non-cash investing and financing activities: Intangible assets obtained under placement fee arrangements $- $- $40,338 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities $317 $425 $1,326 Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities $4,686 $84 $13,048 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 74Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES PlayAGS, Inc. (the "Company," "PlayAGS," "we," "us," or "our") is a leading designer and supplier of gaming products and services for the gamingindustry. We operate in legalized gaming markets across the globe and provide state-of-the-art, value-add products in three distinct segments: ElectronicGaming Machines (“EGM”), which includes server-based systems and back-office systems that are used by Class II Native American and Mexico gamingjurisdictions and Class III Native American, commercial and charitable jurisdictions; Table Products (“Table Products”), which includes live felt table games,side-bets and progressives as well as our newly introduced card shuffler, “Pax S”; and Interactive Games (“Interactive”), which provides social casino gameson desktop and mobile devices (our "Interactive Social" reporting unit) as well as a platform for content aggregation used by real-money gaming (“RMG”)and sports-betting partners (our "RMG Interactive" reporting unit). Each segment’s activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing,marketing, distribution, installation and servicing of a distinct product line. Electronic Gaming Machines Our EGM segment offers a library of proprietary video slot titles developed for the global marketplace, and EGM cabinets which include our premium lease-only cabinets of Orion Starwall, Orion Curve Premium and Big Red ("Colossal Diamonds") as well as cabinets available for sale or lease notably the OrionPortrait, Orion Slant, Orion Curve, Orion Upright, and ICON cabinets. In addition to providing complete EGM units, we offer conversion kits that allowexisting game titles to be converted to other game titles offered within that operating platform. Table Products Our Table Products include both internally developed and acquired proprietary table products, side-bets, progressives, and table technology related toblackjack, poker, baccarat, craps and roulette. We have acquired a number of popular proprietary brands, including In Bet Gaming (“In Bet”), BusterBlackjack, Double Draw Poker and Criss Cross Poker that are based on traditional well-known public domain games such as blackjack and poker;however, these proprietary games provide intriguing betting options that offer more excitement and greater volatility to the player, ultimately enhancing ourcasino customers’ profitability. In addition, we offer a single deck card shuffler for poker tables, Dex S, as well as our new second shuffler, the Pax S single-deck shuffler. Interactive We operate a Business-to-Business ("B2B") game aggregation platform for online real-money gaming ("RMG") operators. Through our remote gamingserver, we deliver a library of more than 1,000 games, many of which are AGS titles, developed by our internal game-development studios. We also partnerwith a host of third-party game developers to offer game content across mobile, desktop, and social channels – delivering an experience wherever andwhenever players want to engage. AGS also offers Business-to-Consumer (“B2C”) free-to-play social casino apps that players across the globe can enjoy anytime online or on their mobiledevice. Our B2C social casino games operate on a free-to-play model, whereby game players may collect virtual currency or other virtual consumablegoods (collectively referred to as “virtual goods” or “virtual currency”) free of charge or the player may purchase additional virtual goods. Our social casinolibrary includes over 600 game titles in a variety of different games, including video slots, spinning reels, video poker, blackjack, bingo, and tournaments.Our most popular app, Lucky Play Casino, offers mobile players all the thrills of Vegas casinos. Players can choose from dozens of AGS player-favoriteslot games, as well as other casino classics like video poker, blackjack, and bingo. Our apps also feature in-app tournaments, rumbles, VIP bonuses, andunique interactive challenges. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactionshave been eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make decisions based upon estimates, assumptions, andfactors considered relevant to the circumstances. Such decisions include the selection of applicable accounting principles and the use of judgment in theirapplication, the results of which impact reported amounts and disclosures. Changes in future economic conditions or other business circumstances mayaffect the outcomes of the estimates and assumptions. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. 75Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Revenue Recognition Leasing of equipment in both our EGM and Table Products segments is accounted for under lease accounting guidance in ASC 842, "Leases" (ASC 842)and is recorded in gaming operations revenue. Our remaining revenue streams are accounted for under ASC 606 "Revenue from contracts with customers"(ASC 606) including equipment sales in our EGM and, to a lesser extent, in our Table Products segments. Revenue earned in our Interactive segment isrecorded in gaming operations revenue. The following table disaggregates our revenues by type within each of our segments (amounts in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 EGM Gaming operations $184,050 $114,548 $196,101 Equipment sales 53,759 37,241 93,541 Total $237,809 $151,789 $289,642 Table Products Gaming operations $11,569 $7,353 $9,555 Equipment sales 310 616 639 Total $11,879 $7,969 $10,194 Interactive (gaming operations) Social gaming revenue $2,398 $3,513 $3,319 Real-money gaming revenue 7,610 3,736 1,559 Total $10,008 $7,249 $4,878 Gaming Operations Gaming operations revenue is earned by providing customers with gaming machines, gaming machine content licenses, table products, back-officeequipment and linked progressive systems, which are collectively referred to as gaming equipment, under participation arrangements. The participationarrangements convey the right to use the equipment (i.e., gaming machines and related integral software) for a stated period of time, which typically rangesfrom one to three years upon which the contract continues on a month-to-month basis thereafter. In some instances, the Company will enter arrangementsfor longer periods of time; however, many of these arrangements include the ability of the customer to cancel the contract and return the games to theCompany, a provision which renders the contracts effectively month-to-month contracts. The Company will also enter into lease contracts with a revenuesharing arrangement whereby the lease payments due from the customer are variable. Our participation arrangements are accounted for as operatingleases primarily due to these factors. In some instances, we will offer a free trial period during which no revenue is recognized. If during or at the conclusionof the trial period the customer chooses to enter into a lease for the gaming equipment, we commence revenue recognition according to the terms of theagreement. Under participation arrangements, the Company retains ownership of the gaming equipment installed at the customer facilities and receives either revenuebased on a percentage of the win per day generated by the gaming equipment or a fixed daily fee. Thus, in our consolidated financial statements theCompany records revenue monthly related to these arrangements and the gaming equipment is recorded in property and equipment, net on our balancesheet and depreciated over the expected life of the gaming equipment. The majority of the Company’s leases require the Company to provide maintenance throughout the entire term of the lease. In some cases, a performanceguarantee exists that, if not met, provides the customer with the right to return the gaming machines to the Company. This performance guarantee isconsidered a cancellation clause, a provision which renders the contracts effectively month-to-month contracts. Accordingly, the Company accounts forthese contracts in a similar manner with its other operating leases as described above. Gaming operations revenue is also earned from the licensing of table product content and is earned and recognized primarily on a fixed monthly rate.Our B2C social casino products earn revenue from the sale of virtual coins or chips, which is recorded when the purchased coins or chips are used by thecustomer. B2C social casino revenue is presented gross of the platform fees. B2B social casino products earn revenue primarily based on a percentage ofthe monthly revenue generated by the white label casino apps that we build and operate for our customers. RMG revenue is earned primarily based on apercentage of the revenue produced by the games on our platform as well as monthly platform fees and initial integration fees. RMG revenue is presentednet of payments to game and content suppliers. Equipment Sales Revenues from contracts with customers are recognized and recorded when the following criteria are met: •We have a contract that has been approved by both the customer and the Company. Our contracts specify the products being sold andpayment terms and are recognized when it is probable that we will collect substantially all of the contracted amount; and •Control has been transferred and services have been rendered in accordance with the contract terms. 76Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Equipment sales are generated from the sale of gaming machines, table products and licensing rights to the integral game content software that is installedin the related equipment, parts, and other ancillary equipment. Also included within the deliverables are delivery, installation and training, all of which occurwithin a few days of arriving at the customer location. Equipment sales do not include maintenance beyond a standard warranty period. The recognition ofrevenue from the sale of gaming devices occurs as the customer obtains control of the product and all other revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied.Our contracts include a fixed transaction price. Amounts are due from customers within 30 to 90 days of the invoice date and to a lesser extent we offerextended payment terms of 12 to 24 months with payments due monthly during the extended payment period. The Company enters into revenue arrangements that may consist of multiple performance obligations, which are typically multiple distinct productsthat may be shipped to the customer at different times. For example, sales arrangements may include the sale of gaming machines and table products tobe delivered upon the consummation of the contract and additional game content conversion kits that will be delivered at a later date when requested by thecustomer to replace the game content on the customer’s existing gaming machines. Products are identified as separate performance obligations if they aredistinct, which occurs if the customer can benefit from the product on its own and is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. Revenue is allocated to the separate performance obligations based on relative standalone selling prices determined at contract inception. Standaloneselling prices are primarily determined by prices that we charge for the products when they are sold separately. When a product is not sold separately, wedetermine the standalone selling price with reference to our standard pricing policies and practices. We elected to exclude from the measurement of thetransaction price, sales taxes and all other items of a similar nature, and also elected to account for shipping and handling activities as a fulfillment of ourpromise to transfer the goods. Accordingly, shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales. Revenue allocated to undelivered performance obligations is recorded as a contract liability and the balance of our contract liability was not material as ofDecember 31, 2021 and 2020. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of deposits held at major banks and other marketable securities with original maturities of 90 days or less. Restricted Cash Restricted cash amounts represent funds held in escrow as collateral for the Company’s surety bonds for various gaming authorities. Receivables, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts receivable are stated at face value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts related toaccounts receivable and notes receivable, which are non-interest bearing, deemed to have a high risk of collectability. The Company reviews the accountsreceivable and notes receivable on a monthly basis to determine if any receivables will potentially be uncollectible. The Company analyzes historicalcollection trends and changes in the customers’ payment patterns, customer concentration, and credit worthiness when evaluating the adequacy of theallowance for doubtful accounts. The Company includes any receivable balances that are determined to be uncollectible in the overall allowance for doubtfulaccounts. Changes in the assumptions or estimates reflecting the collectability of certain accounts could materially affect the allowance for both accountsand notes receivable. During the year ended December 31, 2020, casino operations were significantly impacted by the casino closures as a result of thelocal governments' responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have contemplated this impact in the allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31,2021. The following provides financial information concerning the change in our allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands): Allowance for Accounts Receivable, Year ended December 31,2021 BeginningBalance Charge-offs Provision EndingBalance Allowance for doubtful accounts $2,077 $(319) $235 $1,993 Allowance for Accounts Receivable, Year ended December 31,2020 BeginningBalance Charge-offs Provision Ending Balance Allowance for doubtful accounts $723 $(1,340) $2,694 $2,077 Allowance for Accounts Receivable, Year ended December 31,2019 BeginningBalance Charge-offs Provision EndingBalance Allowance for doubtful accounts $885 $(456) $294 $723 77Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Allowance for Expected Credit Losses Management estimates the allowance for expected credit losses balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating topast events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation ofexpected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in the current environmental economic conditions andreasonable and supportable forecast. The allowance for expected credit losses on financial instruments is measured on a collective (pool) basis whensimilar risk characteristics exist. The financial instruments that do not share risk characteristics, such as receivables related to developmentagreements, are evaluated on an individual basis. Expected credit losses are estimated over the contractual term of the related financial instruments,adjusted for expected prepayments when appropriate, based on a historical model that includes periodic write-offs, recoveries, and adjustments to thereserve. Historically, the identified portfolio segments have shared low collectability risk with immaterial write-off amounts. The Company made anaccounting policy election not to present the accrued interest receivable balance on a separate statement of financial position line item. Accrued interestreceivable is reported within the respective receivables line items on the consolidated balance sheet. The following table excludes receivables related to operating leases and presents all other receivables' gross amortized cost, allowance for credit lossesand amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses by portfolio segment as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands): December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Classification GrossAmortizedCost Allowance forCredit Losses AmortizedCost, Net ofAllowance forCredit Losses GrossAmortizedCost Allowance forCredit Losses AmortizedCost, Net ofAllowance forCredit Losses Trade receivables: AccountsReceivable $15,096 $- $15,096 $10,409 $- $10,409 Receivables withextended payment terms: Originated in 2021 AccountsReceivable $1,583 $- $1,583 $- $- $- Originated in 2020 AccountsReceivable 2,475 - 2,475 7,559 - 7,559 Originated in 2019 AccountsReceivable - - - 1,319 - 1,319 Total receivables withextended payment term $4,058 $- $4,058 $8,878 $- $8,878 Sales-type leasesreceivables: Originated in 2019 AccountsReceivable $21 $(1) $20 $472 $(24) $448 Originated in 2017 AccountsReceivable - - - 16 (1) 15 Total Sales-type leasesreceivables $21 $(1) $20 $488 $(25) $463 Development Agreements: Originated in 2020 Deposits andOther $3,292 $- $3,292 $4,199 $- $4,199 Originated in 2019 Deposits andOther 1,682 - 1,682 2,136 - 2,136 Total DevelopmentAgreements $4,974 $- $4,974 $6,335 $- $6,335 Inventories Inventories consist primarily of parts and supplies that are used to repair and maintain machinery and equipment as well as EGMs in production andfinished goods held for sale. Inventories are stated at net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for allcomponents of inventory. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities and updates estimates for the net realizable value of inventories. This processincludes examining the carrying values of parts and ancillary equipment in comparison to the current fair market values for such equipment (less costs tosell or dispose). Some of the factors involved in this analysis include the overall levels of the inventories, the current and projected sales levels for suchproducts, the projected markets for such products and the costs required to sell the products, including refurbishment costs. Changes in the assumptionsor estimates could materially affect the inventory carrying value. As of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the value of raw material inventory was$24.1 million and $21.8 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the value of finished goods inventory was $3.4 million and$5.1 million, respectively. There was no work in process material as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020. 78Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Property and Equipment The cost of gaming equipment, consisting of fixed-base player terminals, file servers and other support equipment as well as other property and equipment,is depreciated over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method for financial reporting. The Company capitalizes costs incurred for therefurbishment of used gaming equipment that is typically incurred to refurbish a machine in order to return it to its customer location. The refurbishmentsextend the life of the gaming equipment beyond the original useful life. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. The Company routinelyevaluates the estimated lives used to depreciate assets. The estimated useful lives are as follows: Gaming equipment (in years) 1 to 5Other property and equipment (in years) 3 to 6 Financed leased cars and leasehold improvements are amortized / depreciated over the life of the contract. The Company reviews its property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of anasset or asset group may not be recoverable. The Company groups long-lived assets for impairment analysis at the lowest level for which identifiable cashflows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities, which is typically at the individual gaming machine level or at the cabinetproduct line level. Impairment testing is performed and losses are estimated when indicators of impairment are present and the estimated undiscountedcash flows are not sufficient to recover the assets’ carrying amount. When the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the asset’s carrying amount, an impairment loss is measured to the extent thefair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. The Company measures recoverability of assets to be held and used by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to future cash flows expected to begenerated by the asset. The Company’s policy is to impair, when necessary, excess or obsolete gaming machines on hand that it does not expect to beused. Impairment is based upon several factors, including estimated forecast of gaming machine demand for placement into casinos. While the Companybelieves that the estimates and assumptions used in evaluating the carrying amount of these assets are reasonable, different assumptions could affecteither the carrying amount or the estimated useful lives of the assets, which could have a significant impact on the results of operations and financialcondition. Intangible Assets The Company reviews its identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of anasset may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recognized for identifiable intangibles, other than goodwill, when indicators of impairment are presentand the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the assets’ carrying amount. When the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the intangible asset’s carrying amount, an impairment loss is measured to theextent the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. Certain trade names have an indefinite useful life and the Company tests these trade names for possible impairment at least annually, on October 1, orwhenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. We perform a qualitative assessment to determine if it ismore likely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount. If we believe, as a result of our qualitative assessment, that it is morelikely than not that the fair value of the asset is less than its carrying amount, the quantitative impairment test is required. Costs of Capitalized Computer Software Internally developed gaming software represents the Company’s internal costs to develop gaming titles to utilize on the Company’s gaming machines.Internally developed gaming software is stated at cost and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software, using the straight-line method.Software development costs are capitalized once technological feasibility has been established and are amortized when the software is placed into service.The gaming software we develop reaches technological feasibility when a working model of the gaming software is available. Any subsequent softwaremaintenance costs, such as bug fixes and subsequent testing, are expensed as incurred. Discontinued software development costs are expensed whenthe determination to discontinue is made. Software development costs are amortized over the expected life of the title or group of titles, if applicable, toamortization expense. 79Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) On a quarterly basis, or more frequently if circumstances warrant, the Company compares the net book value of its internally developed gaming software tothe net realizable value on a title or group of title basis. The net realizable value is determined based upon certain assumptions, including the expectedfuture revenues and net cash flows of the gaming titles or group of gaming titles utilizing that software, if applicable. Goodwill The excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed is recorded asgoodwill. The Company tests for possible impairment of goodwill at least annually, on October 1, or when circumstances change that would more likelythan not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company has the option to begin with a qualitative assessment, commonlyreferred to as “Step 0”, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. Thisqualitative assessment may include, but is not limited to, reviewing factors such as the general economic environment, industry and market conditions,changes in key assumptions used since the most recently performed valuation and overall financial performance of the reporting units. If the Companydetermines that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, the Company performs a quantitative goodwillimpairment analysis, and depending upon the results of that measurement, the recorded goodwill may be written down and charged to income fromoperations when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit. Acquisition Accounting The Company applies the provisions of ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (ASC 805), in accounting for business acquisitions. It requires us to recognizeseparately from goodwill the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured asthe excess of consideration transferred over the net of the acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Significantestimates and assumptions are required to value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, whereapplicable. These estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement and typically include the calculation of an appropriate discount rate andprojection of the cash flows associated with each acquired asset. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from theacquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusionof the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequentadjustments are recorded to the consolidated statements of operations. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company applies the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements” to its financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is defined as a market-basedmeasurement intended to estimate the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between marketparticipants at the measurement date under current market conditions. ASC 820 also established a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity tomaximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value. These inputs are categorized as follows: •Level 1 - quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities; •Level 2 - quoted prices in an active market for similar assets or liabilities, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for similar assets orliabilities, inputs derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means; and •Level 3 - valuation methodology with unobservable inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement. The carrying values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value because of theshort term maturities of these instruments. The fair value of our long-term debt is based on the quoted market prices for similar instruments (Level 2 inputs).The following table presents the estimated fair value of our long-term debt as of December 31, 2021 and 2020: December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Long-term Debt $615,743 $613,706 $622,509 $602,485 Accounting for Income Taxes We conduct business globally and are subject to income taxes in U.S. federal, state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. Determination of the appropriateamount and classification of income taxes depends on several factors, including estimates of the timing and probability of realization of deferred incometaxes, reserves for uncertain income tax positions and income tax payment timing. We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequencesattributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets andliabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to berecovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date.Taxes on income of our foreign subsidiaries are provided at the tax rates applicable to the tax jurisdictions in which they are located. Future tax benefits arerecognized to the extent that realization of those benefits is considered more likely than not and a valuation allowance is established for deferred tax assetswhich do not meet this threshold. The recoverability of certain deferred tax assets is based in part on estimates of future income and the timing of temporary differences, and the failure tofully realize such deferred tax assets could result in a higher tax provision in future periods. 80Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) We apply the accounting guidance to our uncertain tax positions and under the guidance, we may recognize a tax benefit from an uncertain position only ifit is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the issue. The amountrecognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that we believe has greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. We are required to make significant judgments when evaluating our uncertain tax positions and the related tax benefits. We believe our assumptions arereasonable; however, there is no guarantee that the final outcome of the related matters will not differ from the amounts reflected in our income taxprovisions and accruals. We adjust our liability for uncertain tax positions based on changes in facts and circumstances such as the closing of a tax auditor changes in estimates. Our income tax provision may be impacted to the extent that the final outcome of these tax positions is different than theamounts recorded. Contingencies The Company assesses its exposures to loss contingencies including claims and legal proceedings and accrues a liability if a potential loss is consideredprobable and the amount can be estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination of probability and the determination as to whether anexposure is reasonably estimable. Because of uncertainties related to these matters, if the actual loss from a contingency differs from Management’sestimate, there could be a material impact on the results of operations or financial position. Operating expenses, including legal fees, associated withcontingencies are expensed when incurred. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accountsreceivable, net. Cash equivalents are investment-grade, short-term debt instruments consisting of treasury bills which are maintained with high credit qualityfinancial institutions under repurchase agreements. Cash and cash equivalents are in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurancelimits. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company did not have cash equivalents. Revenue from gaming operations is concentrated in the Class II gaming and casino industry, primarily located in Oklahoma, Washington and Texas. For theyears ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, approximately 12%, 15%, and 9% of our total revenues were derived from one customer. For the yearsended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 approximately 5%, 4% and 9% of our total revenues were derived in Mexico, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, no single customer represented more than 10% of our total accounts receivables balance. As of December 31, 2020, onecustomer represented 12% of our total accounts receivable balance. As of December 31, 2021, we had $4.5 million of net accounts receivable in Mexico inwhich casino operations continue to be significantly impacted by casino closures and other restrictions as a result of the local government's responses tothe COVID-19 pandemic. We have contemplated this impact in the allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, 2021. Foreign Currency Translation The financial statements of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the period end rate of exchange for asset and liabilityaccounts and the weighted average rate of exchange for income statement accounts. The effects of these translations are recorded as a component ofaccumulated other comprehensive (loss) income in stockholders’ equity. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were $0.3 million, $0.3 million and$0.6 million, respectively. Research and Development Research and development costs related primarily to software product development costs and is expensed as incurred until technological feasibility hasbeen established. Employee related costs associated with product development are included in research and development. 81Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)Liquidity and Financing and COVID-19 Pandemic As a result of the business disruption caused by the rapid nationwide spread of the coronavirus and the actions by state and tribal governments andbusinesses to contain the virus, the Company reduced expenses and capital purchases to adapt to the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic.From April to September of 2020, the Company implemented short-term furloughs with retained benefits, company-wide salary reductions, and reduced itsworkforce by over 10%. Our non-employee directors also agreed to reduce their fees by 50% for the first three quarters of 2020 and to take payment of thefees in stock in lieu of cash. Beginning in May 2020, casinos began to reopen at limited capacity. As of December 31, 2021, all of the Company'scustomers have reopened; there are still some customers who have reopened at limited capacity and are operating under various restrictions. As of December 31, 2021, we had $95.0 million in cash and cash equivalents. Under the First Lien Credit Agreement (defined below and in Note 5. "Long-Term Debt"), the Company is required to comply with certain financial covenants at the end of each calendar quarter, including to maintain a maximum netfirst lien leverage ratio of 6.0 to 1.0. On May 1, 2020, the Company entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement No. 4("Amendment No. 4") which amended its First Lien Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) provide for a suspension of the testing of the financialcovenant for the fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020 and (ii) during the period beginning on May 1, 2020, andending on the date on which the Company delivers a compliance certificate with respect to the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2021 (unless earlierterminated by the Company), make certain modifications to the negative covenants set forth in the First Lien Credit Agreement and, solely for purposes ofdetermining compliance with the financial covenant during the first three quarters of 2021 once testing resumed, the calculation of EBITDA. As a result ofAmendment No. 4, and based on the Company's projected operating results for the next twelve months after the financial statements are issued,the Company expects that it will be in compliance with its covenants under the First Lien Credit Agreement for at least the next twelve months after thefinancial statements are issued. Pursuant to the terms of Amendment No. 4, the Company incurred incremental term loans in an aggregateprincipal amount of $95.0 million, of which the Company received $83.3 million in net proceeds (after original issue discount and related fees, which isdescribed in Note 5. "Long-Term Debt". The incremental term loans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 bear interest at a rate equal to, at theBorrower's option, either LIBOR or the base rate, subject to an interest rate floor plus an applicable margin of 13.0% for LIBOR loans and 12.0% for baserate loans. Any voluntary prepayment of the incremental term loans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 during the first two years after May 1, 2020 willbe subject to a customary “make-whole” premium. On or after May 1, 2022 and prior to November 1, 2022, a voluntary prepayment of the incremental termloans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 will be accompanied by a 1.00% payment premium. Other than described above, the incremental term loanshave the same terms applicable to the outstanding term loans under the First Lien Credit Agreement. Based on the cash and cash equivalents on hand asof December 31, 2021, Management believes that the Company has sufficient liquidity to fund its operating requirements and meet its obligations as theybecome due for at least the next twelve months after the financial statements are issued. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements We have not adopted any new accounting pronouncements in the currrent year and there has not been any other recently issued accounting guidance thatwill have a significant effect on our financial statements. 82Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT Property and equipment, net consist of the following (in thousands): December 31,2021 December 31,2020 Gaming equipment $196,748 $181,305 Other property and equipment 23,973 23,391 Less: Accumulated depreciation (145,805) (123,656)Total property and equipment, net $74,916 $81,040 Gaming equipment and other property and equipment are depreciated over the respective useful lives of the assets ranging from one to six years.Depreciation expense was $37.9 million, $39.5 million and $45.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 83Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows (in thousands): Carrying Amount EGM TableProducts Interactive(1) Total Balance at December 31, 2019 $279,228 $7,821 $- $287,049 Foreign currency adjustments (1,007) - - (1,007)Balance at December 31, 2020 $278,221 $7,821 $- $286,042 Foreign currency adjustments (496) - - (496)Balance at December 31, 2021 $277,725 $7,821 $- $285,546 (1) Accumulated goodwill impairment charges for the Interactive segment as of December 31, 2021 were $8.4 million. The Company tests for possible impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets at least annually, on October 1. The Company performed a qualitativeassessment as of October 1, 2021 on the EGM and Table Products reporting units and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value ofthe EGM and Table Products reporting units were less than their carrying amounts as of the assessment date of October 1, 2021. In this assessment, werelied on several qualitative factors such as industry and macroeconomic conditions, as well as current projected cash flows and the prior year quantitativeanalysis, that concluded the excess fair value was over carrying value for the EGM and Table Products reporting units were $113.4 million and $8.9 million,respectively. There is no balance of goodwill in the Company’s other reporting unit. The Company performed a quantitative assessment as of October 1, 2020 on the EGM and Table Products reporting units, in which both reporting unitspassed the assessment with 17% and 32% cushion between the fair value and carrying value of the reporting unit, respectively. As of October 1, 2020,none of the Company's remaining reporting units had a recorded balance of goodwill. The discount rates utilized in the discounted cash flow projectionswere 12.0% and 15.5% for the EGM and Table Products reporting units, respectively. During the first quarter of 2020, our EGM and Table Products reportingunits' operating results were significantly lower than expectations, driven by the rapid nationwide spread of the coronavirus and the actions taken by stateand tribal governments and businesses, including the closure of casinos, in an attempt to contain the virus. Many of our customers temporarily closed theiroperations and the markets that we served were significantly and adversely impacted, which was considered to be a triggering event. Theseclosures resulted in a reduction of gaming operations revenues particularly related to our leased EGMs and Table Products as we ceased to bill ourcustomers from the date that they closed. The closures also impacted equipment sales revenue due to a decline in our customer demand to purchase ourEGMs and other products during the closures. Accordingly, we performed a quantitative assessment, or “Step 1” analysis, as of March 31, 2020 toanalyze whether this triggering event resulted in an impairment of associated goodwill in those two reporting units. As of March 31, 2020, none of theCompany's remaining reporting units had a recorded balance of goodwill. Based on our quantitative analysis, the fair value was 34% greater than thecarrying value for the EGM reporting unit and 21% greater for the Table Products reporting unit. As of October 1, 2019 (the date of the Company’s annualimpairment assessment), the fair values of the EGM reporting unit and the Table Products reporting unit were 50% and 111% greater than their respectivecarrying values. We estimated the fair value of both reporting units using the discounted cash flow method. The most significant factor in the assessmentwas the projected cash flows adjusted for the estimated adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s operations. Our projected cash flowswere dependent on our assumptions for when our casino customers would have reopened. The projected cash flows and those for future years were alsoimpacted by our estimate of when the operations of our casino customers would return to pre-COVID-19 levels. Given the impacts of the COVID-19pandemic across our business, the long-range cash flow projections that were used to assess the fair value of our businesses and assets for purposes ofimpairment testing were subject to greater uncertainty than normal. Other factors included in the discounted cash flow calculation were the discount rateof 10% for EGM and 14% for Table Products and the long-term growth rate of 3% for both reporting units. As of October 1, 2019, the discount rates utilizedin the discounted cash flow projections were 10% and 14% for the EGM and Table Products reporting units, respectively. Duringthe second and third quarters of 2020, based on the performance of our re-opened customers and our related revenue share including our projections forfuture periods, we concluded that there are no triggering events that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below their carryingvalue. During the second quarter of 2019, our RMG interactive reporting unit fell short of its expected operating results, driven by the delays launching newoperators and extended regulatory timelines in new jurisdictions, which was considered to be a triggering event. Accordingly, we reduced the projections ofthe future operating results for this reporting unit, originally established when we acquired AGS iGaming in 2018. As a result of this triggering event, weperformed a quantitative impairment analysis of the associated goodwill and determined that the entire balance of $3.5 million was impaired. In performingthe quantitative goodwill impairment test for our RMG interactive reporting unit, we estimated the fair value of the reporting unit using an income approachthat analyzed projected discounted cash flows. We used projections of revenues and operating costs with estimated growth rates during the forecastperiod, capital expenditures and cash flows that considered historical and estimated future results and general economic and market conditions, as well asthe estimated impact of planned business and operational strategies. The estimates and assumptions used in the discounted cash flow analysis included aterminal year long-term growth rate of 3% and an overall discount rate of 25% based on our weighted average cost of capital for the Company andpremiums for the small size of the reporting unit and forecast risk. 84Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 UsefulLife(years) GrossValue AccumulatedAmortization NetCarryingValue GrossValue AccumulatedAmortization NetCarryingValue Indefinite-lived trade names Indefinite $12,126 - $12,126 $12,126 - $12,126 Trade and brand names 5 - 7 14,870 (14,495) 375 14,870 (14,269) 601 Customer relationships 5 - 12 218,247 (155,140) 63,107 218,848 (143,082) 75,766 Contract rights under development andplacement fees 1 - 7 42,535 (17,639) 24,896 47,354 (15,588) 31,766 Gaming software and technology platforms 1 - 7 177,686 (126,182) 51,504 172,255 (114,774) 57,481 Intellectual property 10 - 12 19,345 (11,309) 8,036 19,345 (9,441) 9,904 Total intangible assets $484,809 $(324,765) $160,044 $484,798 $(297,154) $187,644 Intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives ranging from one to twelve years. Amortization expense related to intangibleassets was $36.0 million, $46.2 million and $46.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. 85Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Management reviews intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may notbe recoverable. We recorded impairments related to internally developed gaming titles of $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. There were noimpairments recorded for the year ended December 31, 2020. In 2019, and prior to the goodwill impairment assessment noted above, we completed a qualitative review of long-lived assets for all asset groups todetermine if events or changes in circumstances indicated that the carrying amount of each asset group may not be recoverable (i.e. if a “triggeringevent” existed). Based on this review, we tested the recoverability of the long-lived assets, other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, incertain asset groups related to the RMG Interactive reporting unit where a triggering event existed at the lowest level at which identifiable cash flowsexisted, the reporting unit level. The recoverability test failed, meaning that the undiscounted cash flows were less than the carrying value of the relatedasset group and we therefore measured the amount of any impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeded itsfair value using the projected reporting unit cash flows, a 25% discount rate, and 3% long-term growth rate. We then allocated the indicated impairmentloss to the long-lived assets of the group on a pro rata basis, except for certain assets whose carrying value was reduced only to their individuallydetermined fair value. Specifically, from the pro rata allocation, we recorded a full impairment of RMG customer relationships, gaming licenses, and gamecontent, which had a carrying value of $0.6 million. We also reduced the value of the RMG technology platform by $0.7 million to its fair value of $0.4million. The technology platform was valued using the royalty savings method (level 3 fair value measurement), which is a risk-adjusted discounted cashflow approach. The royalty savings method values an intangible asset by estimating the royalties saved through ownership of the asset. The royalty savingsmethod requires identifying the future revenue that would be impacted by the technology platform (or royalty-free rights to the assets), multiplying it by aroyalty rate deemed to be avoided through ownership of the asset and discounting the projected royalty savings amounts back to the acquisition date. Weused a discount rate of 25%. The royalty rate used in such valuation was 5% and was based on a consideration of market rates for similar categories ofassets. The Company enters into development agreements and placement fee agreements with certain customers to secure floor space under lease agreementsfor its gaming machines. Amounts paid in connection with the development agreements are repaid to the Company in accordance with the terms of theagreement, whereas placements fees are not reimbursed. For development agreements in the form of a loan, interest income is recognized on therepayment of the notes based on the stated rate or, if not stated explicitly in the development agreement, on an imputed interest rate. If the stated interestrate is deemed to be other than a market rate or zero, a discount is recorded on the note receivable as a result of the difference between the stated andmarket rate and a corresponding intangible asset is recorded. The intangible asset is recognized in the financial statements as a contract right underdevelopment agreement and amortized as a reduction in revenue over the term of the agreement. Placement fees can be in the form of cash paid upfront orfree lease periods and are accreted over the life of the contract and the expense is recorded as a reduction of revenue. We recorded a reduction of gamingoperations revenue from the accretion of contract rights under development agreements and placement fees of $6.5 million, $7.4 million and $6.4 million forthe years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In March 2019, we entered into a placement fee agreement with a customer for certain of its locations and capitalized approximately $33.1 millionadditional placement fees, in addition to $2.1 million of unamortized fees related to superseded contracts. The liability was recorded at present value andcash payments totaling $40.1 million will be paid over a term of 83 months. The estimated amortization expense of definite-lived intangible assets as well as the accretion of contract rights under development and placement fees, foreach of the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in thousands): For the years ended December 31, AmortizationExpense Placement FeeAccretion 2022 $35,607 $6,345 2023 28,549 6,182 2024 23,931 5,941 2025 14,451 5,721 2026 10,781 699 Thereafter 9,703 8 Total $123,022 $24,896 86Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 4. ACCRUED LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2021 2020 Salary and payroll tax accrual $16,994 $5,337 Taxes payable 4,016 3,992 Current portion of operating lease liability 2,137 1,867 License fee obligation 1,000 1,000 Placement fees payable 6,314 6,314 Accrued other 8,704 7,815 Total accrued liabilities $39,165 $26,325 87Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2021 2020 First Lien Credit Facilities: Term loans, interest at LIBOR or base rate plus 3.5% (4.5% at December 31, 2021), net of unamortizeddiscount and deferred loan costs of $4.0 million and $6.1 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020,respectively. $517,247 $520,499 Incremental term loans, interest at LIBOR or base rate plus 13.0% (14.0% at December 31, 2021), net ofunamortized discount and deferred loan costs of $5.6 million and $7.8 million at December 31, 2021 and2020, respectively. 87,958 86,710 Finance Leases 953 1,382 Total debt 606,158 608,591 Less: Current portion (6,877) (7,031)Long-term debt $599,281 $601,560 First Lien Credit Facilities On June 6, 2017 (the “Closing Date”), AP Gaming I, LLC (the “Borrower”), a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, entered into a first liencredit agreement (“the First Lien Credit Agreement”), providing for $450.0 million in term loans and a $30.0 million revolving credit facility. The proceeds ofthe term loans were used primarily to repay the Company's then existing term loans, other indebtedness, to pay for the fees and expenses incurred inconnection with the foregoing and otherwise for general corporate purposes. The full amount of the revolving credit facility was drawn on March 19, 2020 asa precautionary measure in order to increase the Company’s cash position and facilitate financial flexibility in light of the uncertainty in the global marketsresulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The full amount of the revolving credit facility was repaid in October 2020 and remains available for the Company todraw upon in the future. The term loans will mature on February 15, 2024, and the revolving credit facility will mature on November 6, 2023. The term loansrequire scheduled quarterly payments in amounts equal to 0.25% of the original aggregate principal amount of the term loans, with the balancedue at maturity. Borrowings under the term loans and revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Borrower’s option, either LIBOR or thebase rate, subject to an interest rate floor plus an applicable margin rate. In addition, on a quarterly basis, the Borrower is required to pay each lenderunder the revolving credit facility a commitment fee in respect of any unused commitments thereunder at a rate of 0.50% per annum. The Borrower is a direct subsidiary of AP Gaming Holdings, LLC, which is a direct subsidiary of AP Gaming, Inc., which is a direct subsidiary of PlayAGS,Inc. These entities between the Borrower and PlayAGS, Inc. are holding companies with no other operations, cash flows, material assets or liabilities otherthan the equity interests in the Borrower. On December 6, 2017, the Borrower entered into incremental facilities for $65.0 million in term loans (the “December Incremental Term Loans”). The netproceeds of the December Incremental Term Loans were used to finance the acquisition of EGMs and related assets operated by Rocket Gaming Systems(“Rocket”) and to pay fees and expenses in connection therewith and for general corporate purposes. An additional $1.0 million in loan costs were incurred related to the issuance of the December Incremental Term Loans. Given the composition of the lendergroup, the transaction was accounted for as a debt modification and, as such, $0.9 million in third-party costs were expensed and included in the loss onextinguishment and modification of debt. The remaining amount was capitalized and will be amortized over the term of the agreement. On February 8, 2018, the Borrower completed the repricing of its existing $513 million term loans under its First Lien Credit Agreement (the “Term Loans”).The Term Loans were repriced from 550 basis points to 425 basis points over LIBOR. The LIBOR floor remained at 100 basis points. On February 8, 2018, in connection with the repricing of the Term Loans, third-party costs of $1.2 million were expensed and included in the loss andmodification of debt. Existing debt issuance costs of $0.4 million were written-off and also included in the loss on extinguishment and modification of debt. On October 5, 2018, the Borrower entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement No. 2 (the “Incremental Agreement No. 2”) withcertain of the Borrower’s subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto from time to time and the Administrative Agent. The Incremental Agreement No. 2 amendedand restated that certain First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of June 6, 2017, as amended on December 6, 2017 and as amended and restated onFebruary 8, 2018 (the “Existing Credit Agreement”), among the Borrower, the lenders party thereto, the Administrative Agent and other parties namedtherein (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”), to (a) reduce the applicable interest rate margin for the Term B Loans (as repriced, the “RepricedTerm B Loans”) under the Credit Agreement by 0.75% (which shall increase by an additional 0.25% if at any time the Borrower receives a corporate creditrating of at least B1 from Moody’s, regardless of any future rating) and (b) provide for the incurrence by the Borrower of incremental term loans in anaggregate principal amount of $30.0 million (the “Incremental Term Loans” and together with the Repriced Term B Loans, the “Term B Loans”). On October 5, 2018, in connection with the repricing of the Term Loans, third-party costs of $1.5 million were expensed and included in the loss onextinguishment and modification of debt. On August 30, 2019, the Borrower entered into Amendment No. 3 (the "Repricing Amendment") to the credit agreement. The Repricing Amendmentreduced the interest rate margin on the revolving credit facility to the same interest rate margin as the term loans issued under the Amended and RestatedCredit Agreement. 88Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) On May 1, 2020, the Borrower entered into an Incremental Assumption and Amendment Agreement No. 4 (“Amendment No. 4”) with certain of theBorrower’s subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto and the administrative agent, which amended the First Lien Credit Agreement to provide for covenantrelief (as described in Note 1. "Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies") as well as an aggregate principal amount of$95.0 million in incremental term loans, of which the net proceeds received by the Company were $83.3 million in net proceeds after original issuediscount and related fees. The incremental term loans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 bear interest at a rate equal to, at the Borrower’s option,either LIBOR or the base rate, subject to an interest rate floor plus an applicable margin of 13% for LIBOR loans and 12% for base rate loans. Any voluntaryprepayment of the incremental term loans incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 4 during the first two years after May 1, 2020 will be subject to acustomary ”make-whole” premium. On or after May 1, 2022 and prior to November 1, 2022, a voluntary prepayment of the incremental term loans incurredpursuant to Amendment No. 4 will be accompanied by a 1.00% payment premium. Other than described above, the incremental term loans have the sameterms applicable to the outstanding term loans under the First Lien Credit Agreement. An additional $11.7 million in loan costs including original issue discount, lender fees, and third-party costs were incurred related to Amendment No. 4.Given the composition of the lender group, the transaction was accounted for as a debt modification for existing lenders and, as such, $3.1 million in third-party costs were expensed and included in the loss on extinguishment and modification of debt. The remaining $8.6 million was capitalized and will beamortized over the term of the agreement. On August 4, 2021, the Borrower entered into Amendment Agreement No. 5 (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”), with certain of the Borrower'ssubsidiaries, the lenders party thereto and the administrative agent, which amends and restates that certain First Lien Credit Agreement to extend thematurity date of its existing $30.0 million first lien revolving credit facility to November 6, 2023. Other than as described above, the loans under the FirstLien Credit Agreement continue to have the same terms. The First Lien Credit Facilities are guaranteed by AP Gaming Holdings, LLC, the Borrower’s material, wholly owned domestic subsidiaries (subject tocertain exceptions), and are secured by a pledge by AP Gaming Holdings, LLC of the Borrower’s equity interest directly held by AP Gaming Holdings, LLCand a pledge of substantially all of the existing and future property and assets of the Borrower and the subsidiary guarantors, subject to certain exceptions.The First Lien Credit Facilities require that the Borrower maintain a maximum net first lien leverage ratio set at a maximum of 6.0 to 1.0. On February 15, 2022, the Company announced that it successfully completed the refinancing of its total debt outstanding through the issuance of (i) asenior secured first lien term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $575.0 million due 2029 (the “New Term Loan Facility”), the proceeds of which,together with cash on hand, were used to repay all amounts outstanding under the Company’s existing term loan facilities and to pay related fees andexpenses, and (ii) a $40.0 million senior secured first lien revolving facility due 2027 (the “New Revolving Credit Facility”), which was undrawn at close. TheNew Term Loan Facility will bear interest at the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus 4.00%, subject to a 0.75% SOFR floor, while the NewRevolving Credit Facility will bear interest at SOFR plus 4.00%, subject to a 0.00% SOFR floor. As of December 31, 2021, we were in compliance with the required covenants of our debt instruments. Finance Leases The Company has entered into leases for vehicles and equipment that are accounted for as finance leases, as described in Note 14. "Leases". 89Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Scheduled Maturities of Long-Term Debt Aggregate contractual future principal payments (excluding the effects of repayments for excess cash flow) of long-term debt for the years followingDecember 31, 2021, are as follows (in thousands): For the year ending December 31, 2022$6,877 2023 6,593 2024 602,273 Thereafter - Total scheduled maturities 615,743 Unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs (9,585)Total debt$606,158 NOTE 6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Our amended and restated articles of incorporation provide that our authorized capital stock will consist of 450,000,000 shares of common stock, par value$0.01 per share, and 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. As of December 31, 2021, we have 36,943,770 shares of commonstock and zero shares of preferred stock outstanding. Common Stock Voting Rights The holders of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted for action by the stockholders, and do not have cumulativevoting rights with respect to the election of our directors. Dividend and Distribution Rights All shares of our common stock are entitled to share equally in any dividends and distributions our board of directors may declare from legally availablesources, subject to the terms of any outstanding preferred stock. Share Repurchase Program During 2019, the board of directors approved a share repurchase program that will permit the Company to repurchase up to $50.0 million of the Company’sshares of common stock. The board approved extending this share buyback program to August 11, 2023. As of December 31, 2021, $47.2 million of the$50.0 million authorized by the board of directors is still available for repurchasing of Company's shares of common stock. NOTE 7. WRITE-DOWNS AND OTHER CHARGES The Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss include various transactions, such as loss on disposal or impairment of long-livedassets and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration that have been classified as write-downs and other charges. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $2.8 million in write-downs and charges, $1.4 million of which is primarily related tothe full impairment of long-lived assets related to a discontinued product line (the Company used level 3 fair value inputs based on projected cash flows),$0.8 million of which is primarily related to the full impairment of internally developed gaming titles, as it was determined by management that the gamingtitles would no longer be used (the Company used level 3 fair value inputs based on projected cash flows), and $0.6 million of which is primarily related tothe disposal of long-lived assets. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $3.3 million in write-downs and other charges primarily related to the write-off ofplacement fee intangible assets associated with the sale of previously leased EGMs to distributors in the period of $1.9 million and fair value adjustmentsto contingent consideration of $0.8 million (the Company used level 3 fair value measurements based on projected cash flows). 90Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $6.9 million in write-downs and other charges. The activity was primarily driven bylosses from the impairment to goodwill in the RMG Interactive reporting unit of $3.5 million and impairments of intangible assets in the RMG Interactivereporting unit of $1.3 million, which are described in Note 3. "Goodwill and Intangibles". We also recorded losses from the disposal of assets of$1.1 million, impairment of intangible assets related to game titles of $0.5 million (the Company used level 3 of observable inputs in conducting theimpairment tests), and a fair value adjustment to contingent consideration of $0.5 million (the Company used level 3 fair value measurements based onprojected cash flows). NOTE 8. BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE The Company computes net (loss) income per share in accordance with accounting guidance that requires presentation of both basic and diluted earningsper share (“EPS”) on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. Basic EPS is computed by dividing net(loss) income for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Basic EPS includes common stock weighted foraverage number of shares issued during the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net (loss) income for the period by the weighted average number ofcommon shares outstanding during the period, increased by potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Diluted EPSexcludes all potential dilutive shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive common shares include stock options and restricted stock (Note 10."Stock-Based Compensation"). There were no potentially dilutive securities for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 because the Company reported a net loss in eachyear. Excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, were 1,850,286, 1,191,944 and 616,751 restrictedshares, respectively. Excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 were 273,414, 32,591 and629,866 stock options, respectively, as such securities were anti-dilutive. 91Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 9. BENEFIT PLANS The Company has established a 401(k) defined contribution plan (the “401(k) Plan”) for its employees. The 401(k) Plan allows employees to contribute aportion of their earnings, and the Company may match a percentage of the contributions on a discretionary basis. In April of 2020, the Companytemporarily suspended 401(k) matching contributions and resumed these contributions in January 2021. The expense associated with the 401(k) Plan forthe years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $1.5 million, $0.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively. On April 28, 2014, the board of directors of the Company approved the 2014 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). Under the LTIP, the Company is authorizedto grant nonqualified stock options, rights to purchase shares of common stock, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other awards to be settled in,or based upon, shares of common stock to persons who are directors and employees of and consultants to the Company or any of its subsidiaries on thedate of the grant. The LTIP will terminate ten years after approval by the board. Subject to adjustments in connection with certain changes in capitalization,the maximum number of shares of common stock that may be delivered pursuant to awards under the LTIP is 2,253,735. As of December 31, 2021,423,268 shares remain available for issuance; however, these will not be issued and awards granted by the Company in the future are expected to be fromthe Omnibus Incentive Plan only. On January 16, 2018, our board adopted and our stockholders approved the 2018 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Incentive Plan”) pursuant to whichequity-based and cash incentives may be granted to participating employees, directors and consultants. After the annual shareholders meeting held onJuly 1, 2020, the Omnibus Incentive Plan was amended to increase the number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance thereunder. TheOmnibus Incentive Plan, as amended, provides for an aggregate of 4,607,389 shares of our common stock. As of December 31, 2021, 748,573 sharesremain available for issuance. NOTE 10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company has granted equity or equity-based awards to eligible participants under its incentive plans. The awards include options to purchase theCompany’s common stock, restricted stock or restricted stock units and phantom stock units. These awards include a combination of service and marketconditions, as further described below. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized $0.3 million in stock-based compensation forstock options, $11.5 million was associated with restricted stock and restricted stock units, and $2.8 million with phantom stock units. We recognize stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for time based awards and we recognize the expense for awardswith market conditions over the service period derived from the related valuation. As of December 31, 2021, $0.1 million of unrecognized compensationexpense was associated with stock options, $7.7 million was associated with restricted stock and restricted stock units, and $11.8 million with phantomstock units. The unrecognized compensation expense associated with stock options, restricted and phantom stock units is expected to be recognizedover a 0.4, 1.1, and 1.8 year weighted average period, respectively. Stock Options The Company calculates the grant date fair value of stock options that vest over a service period using the Black Scholes model. For stock options andother stock awards that contain a market condition related to the return on investment that the Company’s stockholders achieve or obtaining a certainstock price, the awards are valued using a lattice-based valuation model. The assumptions used in these calculations are the expected dividend yield,expected volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected term (in years). Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from comparablecompanies. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve for a term equivalent to the estimated time to liquidity. There were no optionsgranted during the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020. Stock option awards represent options to purchase common stock and are granted pursuant to the Company’s incentive plans, and include options that theCompany primarily classifies as Tranche A or time based, Tranche B and Tranche C. Tranche A or time-based options are eligible to vest in equal installments of 20% or 25% on each of the first five or four anniversaries of the date of thegrant, subject to continued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries. In the event of a termination of employment without cause or as a result ofdeath or disability, any such time-based options which would have vested on the next applicable vesting date shall become vested, and the remainingunvested time-based options shall be forfeited. In addition, upon a Change in Control (as defined in the incentive plans), subject to continued employmentthrough the date of the Change in Control, all outstanding unvested time-based options shall immediately vest. An IPO does not qualify as a Change inControl as it relates to the vesting of stock options. All other option awards are eligible to vest upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions (collectively, “Performance Options”). These performanceconditions included the achievement of investor returns or common stock trading prices. These performance conditions were achievedin October of 2018 for all Performance Options that have been granted and there are currently 543,618 Performance Options exercisable and outstanding. A summary of the changes in stock options outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2021, is as follows: Number ofOptions WeightedAverageExercisePrice WeightedAverageRemainingContract Term(years) AggregateIntrinsicValue (inthousands) Options outstanding as of December 31, 2020 1,274,182 $9.17 4.5 $412 Granted - $- Exercised - $- Canceled or forfeited (30,109) $10.28 Options outstanding as of December 31, 2021 1,244,073 $9.14 3.5 $193 Exercisable as of December 31, 2021 1,223,919 $8.98 3.4 $193 92Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are typically eligible to vest in equal installments of 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of thedate of the grant, subject to continued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon orwithin 12 months following a change in control or as a result of death or disability, any such unvested time-based awards shall become vested. Certain restricted stock units are eligible to vest upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions. Vesting occurs on the first day that the averageprice per share of our common stock for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds certain stock prices, subject to continued employment with theCompany or its subsidiaries. A summary of the changes in restricted stock shares outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows: SharesOutstanding Grant Date FairValue (per share) Outstanding as of December 31, 2020 1,109,518 $10.32 Granted 1,449,721 $7.45 Vested (574,891) $9.98 Canceled or forfeited (49,472) $11.29 Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 1,934,876 $8.25 Phantom Stock Units Phantom stock units are typically eligible to vest in equal installments of 25% on each of the first four anniversaries of the date of the grant, subject tocontinued employment with the Company or its subsidiaries. In the event of a termination of employment without cause upon or within 12 months followinga change in control or as a result of death or disability, any such unvested units shall become vested. The phantom stock units outstanding at December31, 2021 may be settled in cash or stock at the Company’s discretion. The phantom stock units that the Company intends to settle in cash are accountedfor as liability awards and are re-measured at fair value each reporting period until they become vested with compensation expense being recognized overthe requisite service period. The liability associated with such rewards is included in “Accrued Liabilities” within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. All otherstock-based awards are classified as equity. Certain phantom stock units are eligible to vest upon the satisfaction of certain performance conditions. Vesting occurs on the first day that the averageprice per share of our common stock for the prior 60 consecutive trading days exceeds certain stock prices, subject to continued employment with theCompany or its subsidiaries. A summary of the changes in phantom stock outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2021 is as follows: SharesOutstanding Grant Date FairValue (per share) Phantom Stock Outstanding as of December 31, 2020 634,759 $3.86 Granted 1,887,486 $7.04 Vested (173,961) $3.86 Canceled or forfeited (94,884) $4.86 Phantom Stock Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 2,253,400 $6.47 93Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES The components of loss before provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Domestic $(21,235) $(80,939) $1,129 Foreign (3,535) (10,314) (18,099)Loss before provision for income taxes $(24,770) $(91,253) $(16,970) The income tax (benefit) expense is as follows (in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Current: Federal - $(1,495) $(2,726)State 139 262 286 Foreign (1,966) (3,012) (1,084)Total current income tax (benefit) expense (1,827) (4,245) (3,524) Deferred: Federal 342 365 343 State 57 53 49 Foreign (770) (2,048) (2,317)Total deferred income (benefit) expense (371) (1,630) (1,925) Income tax (benefit) expense $(2,198) $(5,875) $(5,449) 94Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The reconciliation of income tax at the federal statutory rate to the actual effective income tax rate (benefit) is as follows: Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Federal statutory rate (21.0)% (21.0)% (21.0)%Foreign rate differential (0.1)% (0.9)% (2.9)%State income taxes, net of federal benefit (3.5)% (2.9)% 2.9%Nondeductible transaction costs —% —% 0.7%Tax indemnification charges 1.0% 1.0% 7.9%Stock Compensation 1.4% 1.0% 1.0%Other differences 0.1% 0.6% 4.1%Withholding tax 1.2% 0.2% 3.3%Rate changes (6.4)% —% —%Tax credits (5.2)% 3.1% (2.4)%Uncertain tax positions (5.8)% (2.8)% (26.0)%Valuation allowance 29.4% 15.3% 0.3%Effective tax rate (8.9)% (6.4)% (32.1)% The components of the net deferred tax assets (liability) consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2021 2020 Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses $4,433 $1,214 Stock Compensation 4,657 2,610 Foreign tax credits 9,429 9,587 Net operating loss carryforwards 42,433 45,268 Research and development credits 6,848 5,625 Debt 21,239 17,555 Other 3,102 3,535 Total deferred tax assets 92,141 85,394 Valuation allowance (62,233) (55,006)Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance $29,908 $30,388 Deferred tax liabilities: Prepaid expenses and other $(519) $(635)Intangible assets, net (15,481) (15,434)Property and equipment, net (9,228) (9,811)Deferred tax liabilities (25,228) (25,880)Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) $4,680 $4,508 Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to permit use ofthe existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year periodended December 31, 2021 in certain tax jurisdictions. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence, such as ourprojections for future growth. On the basis of this evaluation, as of December 31, 2021, a valuation allowance of $62.2 million has been recorded on US andcertain foreign deferred tax assets to recognize only the portion of the deferred tax asset that is more likely than not to be realized. The amount of thedeferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced orincreased or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight is given to subjective evidence suchas our projections for growth. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $9.4 million of foreign tax credits which, if unused, will expire in years 2022 through 2031. In addition, theCompany has $6.8 million of research and development credits which begin to expire in 2029. The foreign tax credits and research and development creditscarryforwards are not expected to be realizable in future periods and have a related valuation allowance. The Company has net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards for U.S. federal purposes of $167.2 million, in foreign jurisdictions of $15.0 million and variousU.S. states of $101.8 million. The U.S. federal NOL carryforwards begin to expire in 2034, the U.S. state NOL carryforwards begin to expire in 2022, and theforeign NOLs can be carried forward indefinitely. We believe that it is more likely than not that the benefit from certain federal, state and foreign NOLcarryforwards will not be realized. In recognition of this risk, we have provided a valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets related to these NOLcarryforwards. 95Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) Utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards and credits may be subject to an annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided bythe Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and similar state provisions. Any annual limitation may result in the expiration of netoperating losses and credits before utilization. The Company has uncertain tax positions with respect to prior tax filings. The uncertain tax positions, if asserted by taxing authorities, would result inutilization of the Company’s tax credit and operating loss carryovers. The credit and operating loss carryovers presented as deferred tax assets arereflected net of these unrecognized tax benefits. The Company had the following activity for unrecognized tax benefits in 2021 and 2020 (amounts in thousands): December 31,2021 December 31,2020 Balance-beginning of year $7,405 $10,954 Increases based on tax positions of the current year 520 410 Decreases due to lapse of statute (1,434) (3,213)Increases based on tax positions of the prior years 77 - Decreases based on tax positions of the prior years - (665)Currency translation adjustments (49) (81)Balance-end of year $6,519 $7,405 The Company applies a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken orexpected to be taken in a tax return. The Company recognizes the impact of a tax position in the financial statements when the position is more likely thannot of being sustained on audit based on the technical merits of the position. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021 was $6.5 million. Of this amount, $2.2 million if recognized, would be included inour Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss and have an impact on our effective tax rate. The Company anticipates a reduction ofits liability for unrecognized tax benefits of up to $1.3 million before December 31, 2022, primarily related to lapse of statute, all of which would impact ourConsolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The Company accrues interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Related to the unrecognized tax benefits noted above,the Company reduced penalties and interest by $1.2 million during 2021. This reduction, primarily related to lapse of statute and tax authority settlements,was recognized as an income tax benefit in our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. As of December 31, 2021, the Companyhas a liability of $2.3 million for penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits. The Company is subject to taxation and potential examination in the United States and various state and foreign jurisdictions. We are subject toexaminations in the United States for the 2017 to 2021 tax years and, generally, we remain subject to examination for all periods in various statejurisdiction due to the Company’s NOLs. We are subject to examination in Mexico for the 2016 to 2021 tax years and remain subject to possibleexamination in various other jurisdictions that are not expected to result in material tax adjustments. The Company entered into an indemnification agreement with the prior owners of Cadillac Jack whereby the prior owners have agreed to indemnify theCompany for changes in tax positions by taxing authorities for periods prior to the acquisition. An indemnification receivable of $0.8 million was recorded asan other asset in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020. This amount included the indemnification of the original pre-acquisitiontax positions along with any related accrued interest and penalties and is also recorded as a liability for unrecognized tax benefits in other long-termliabilities. Statute of limitations expired on all indemnified tax positions in 2021 and the indemnification receivable was reduced to zero accordingly. 96Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is subject to federal, state and Native American laws and regulations that affect both its general commercial relationships with its customers,as well as the products and services provided to them. Periodically, the Company reviews the status of each significant matter and assesses the potentialfinancial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and the amount can be estimated, the Company accruesa liability for the estimated loss. If a potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered reasonably possible, the Company discloses anestimate of the possible loss or range of possible loss, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Significant judgment is required in both thedetermination of probability and the determination as to whether an exposure is reasonably estimable. Because of uncertainties related to these matters,accruals are based only on the best information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, the Company reassesses the potentialliability related to their pending claims and litigation and may revise their estimates. Such revisions in the estimates of the potential liabilities could have amaterial impact on the results of operations and financial condition. During the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded a $1.6 million loss reserve, for which insurance coverage has been triggered. Inaccordance with GAAP, the offsetting insurance recovery will be recognized when it is realized or realizable in a future period. On June 25, and July 31, 2020 putative class action lawsuits were filed in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada (the "Court"), by twoseparate plaintiffs against PlayAGS, Inc. (the "Company") and certain of its officers, individually and on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwiseacquired Company securities between August 2, 2018 and August 7, 2019. The complaint alleges that the defendants made false and misleadingstatements concerning the Company’s forward-looking financial outlook and accounting for goodwill and intangible assets in its iGaming reporting unit,resulting in injury to the purported class members as a result of the decline in the value of the Company’s common stock following its release of its SecondQuarter 2019 results on August 7, 2019. The complaint alleges violations of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. On August 4, 2020, a third plaintiff (“OPPRS”) filed a putative class action lawsuit in the same court asserting similar claims to those alleged in the first twoclass action lawsuits, based on substantially the same conduct. Specifically, OPPRS claims that the Company, certain of its officers, and certain entitiesthat allegedly beneficially held over 50% of the Company’s common stock at the beginning of the class period, violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of theSecurities Exchange Act of 1934 by allegedly making false and misleading statements concerning, among other things, the Company’s forward-lookingfinancial outlook and accounting for goodwill and intangible assets in its iGaming reporting unit, and the adequacy of its internal controls over financialreporting, resulting in injury to the purported class members as a result of the decline in the value of the Company’s common stock following its release ofits Second Quarter 2019 results on August 7, 2019. OPPRS brings these Exchange Act claims on behalf of a slightly larger putative class than in thepreviously-filed actions: all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Company securities between May 3, 2018 and August 7, 2019. In addition, basedon substantially similar alleged false or misleading statements, OPPRS asserts claims under Sections 11, 12(a)(2), and 15 of the Securities Act of 1933,on behalf of all persons who purchased Company common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company’s August 2018 and March 2019 secondarypublic offerings. These secondary-offering claims are brought against the same defendants identified above, plus certain of the Company’s directors and theunderwriters. On October 28, 2020 these three related putative class actions were consolidated into In re PlayAGS, Inc. Securities Litigation by the Court with OPPRSappointed as lead plaintiff. On January 11, 2021, the lead plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint in the consolidated action against the same set ofdefendants, again asserting claims (i) under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, on behalf of a slightly larger putative class than in any previouscomplaint (the class period now extends through March 4, 2020), and (ii) under Sections 11, 12(a)(2) and 15 of the Securities Act on behalf of the sameputative class as in OPPRS’s previous complaint. The Amended Complaint alleges that the defendants made materially false and misleading statementsduring the putative class period concerning, among other things, the Company’s growth, financial performance, and forward-looking financial outlook,particularly with respect to the Oklahoma market, resulting in injury to the purported class members as a result of the decline in the value of the Company’scommon stock when the alleged “truth” was revealed following release of the Company’s financial reports on August 7, 2019, November 7, 2019, and March4, 2020. Unlike the previous complaints, the Amended Complaint does not allege false or misleading statements concerning the Company’s accounting forthe iGaming reporting unit or the adequacy of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. On February 23, 2021 the Court granted Plaintiff'sunopposed motion to file a second amended complaint, which they filed on March 25, 2021. The second amended complaint asserts substantially thesame claims as the Amended Complaint but extends the beginning of the putative class period back to January 26, 2018. The defendants filed motions todismiss the second amended complaint on May 24, 2021; the lead plaintiff filed its opposition papers on July 23, 2021, and the defendants filed their replieson September 13, 2021. The motions to dismiss are now fully briefed and await the Court's decision; no oral argument has yet been scheduled. Thedefendants believe the claims are without merit, and intend to defend vigorously against them, but there can be no assurances as to the outcome. In January 2021, we obtained the results of an audit conducted by the Alabama Department of Revenue ("ADOR"), in which the ADOR assessed $3.3million including interest in unpaid state and local rental taxes. The audit period covered from May 2016 through August 2019. The ADOR claims that ourparticipation revenue and licensing fees with an Indian Tribe entity in the state of Alabama constitute a lease rental payment and are deemed taxable innature. They claim that because such gross rental receipts are generally imposed on the lessor, such receipts should be taxable even in situationsinvolving Indian Tribe lessees. We believe that we were not required to collect and remit Alabama state lease/rental tax on our leases of EGMs in the stateas those leases are on federally designated Indian reservation land and because federal Indian trading laws and Indian gaming laws, as well as the U.S.Constitution, preempt application of the rental tax to these transactions with the Indian Tribe. As of December 31, 2021, we have not accrued the amountnoted above or any additional amounts of rental tax in Alabama as we do not believe this loss is probable of payment. We plan to dispute the audit findingsin the state of Alabama and in accordance with applicable state and local tax procedures and ADOR rules. 97Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 13. OPERATING SEGMENTS We report our business segment results by segment in accordance with the “management approach.” The management approach designates the internalreporting used by our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer (the “CEO”), for making decisions and assessingperformance of our reportable segments. See Note 1. "Description of the Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for a detailed discussion of our three segments. Eachsegment’s activities include the design, development, acquisition, manufacturing, marketing, distribution, installation and servicing of its product lines. Weevaluate the performance of our operating segments based on revenues and segment Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined in the paragraph below. Segment revenues include leasing, licensing, or selling of products within each reportable segment. Segment Adjusted EBITDA includes the revenues andoperating expenses from each segment adjusted for:•Write-downs and other include items related to loss on disposal or impairment of long-lived assets and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration;•Depreciation, amortization;•Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt primarily relates to the refinancing of long-term debt, in which deferred loan costs and discounts relatedto old senior secured credit facilities were written-off;•Other adjustments,which are primarily composed of: •Costs and inventory and receivable valuation charges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, professional fees incurred for projects, costs incurredrelated to public offerings, contract cancellation fees and other transaction costs deemed to be non-operating in nature; •Acquisition and integration-related costs related to the purchase of businesses and to integrate operations and obtain costs synergies; •Restructuring and severance costs, which primarily relate to costs incurred through the restructuring of the Company’s operations from time to timeand other employee severance costs recognized in the periods presented; •Legal and litigation related costs, which consist of payments to law firms and settlements for matters that are outside the normal course of business;•Other non-cash charges are costs related to non-cash charges and losses on the disposition of assets, non-cash charges on capitalized installation anddelivery, which primarily includes the costs to acquire contracts that are expensed over the estimated life of each contract and non-cash charges relatedto accretion of contract rights under development agreements; and•Non-cash stock-based compensation includes non-cash compensation expense related to grants of options, restricted stock, and other equity awards. Revenues in each segment are attributable to third parties and segment operating expenses are directly associated with the product lines included in eachsegment such as research and development, product approval costs, product-related litigation expenses, sales commissions and other directly-allocablesales expenses. Cost of gaming operations and cost of equipment sales primarily include the cost of products sold, service, manufacturing overhead,shipping and installation. Segment Adjusted EBITDA excludes other income and expense, income taxes and certain expenses that are managed outside of the operating segments. 98Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The following provides financial information concerning our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 (amounts inthousands): 2021 2020 2019 Revenues by segment EGM $237,809 $151,789 $289,642 Table Products 11,879 7,969 10,194 Interactive 10,008 7,249 4,878 Total Revenues 259,696 167,007 304,714 Adjusted EBITDA by segment EGM 112,817 65,877 144,718 Table Products 6,438 3,360 3,699 Interactive 3,332 2,432 (2,355)Subtotal 122,587 71,669 146,062 Write-downs and other: Loss on disposal of long lived assets 590 2,399 1,068 Impairment of long lived assets 2,257 134 5,343 Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration and other items (56) 796 501 Depreciation and amortization 73,938 85,722 91,474 Interest expense, net of interest income and other 44,473 43,982 40,707 Loss on extinguishment and modification of debt - 3,102 - Other adjustments 3,119 8,618 5,860 Other non-cash charges 8,393 9,712 9,078 Non-cash stock compensation 14,643 8,457 9,001 Loss before income taxes $(24,770) $(91,253) $(16,970) The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (the “CODM”) does not receive a report with a measure of total assets or capital expenditures for eachreportable segment as this information is not used for the evaluation of segment performance. The CODM assesses the performance of each segmentbased on Adjusted EBITDA and not based on assets or capital expenditures due to the fact that two of the Company’s reportable segments, TableProducts and Interactive, are not capital intensive. Any capital expenditure information is provided to the CODM on a consolidated basis. Therefore, theCompany has not provided asset and capital expenditure information by reportable segment. The following provides financial information concerning our operations by geographic area for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019(amounts in thousands): Year ended December 31, Revenue: 2021 2020 2019 United States $237,396 $151,187 $258,691 Other 22,300 15,820 46,023 Total Revenue $259,696 $167,007 $304,714 Year ended December 31, Long-lived assets: 2021 2020 2019 United States $72,904 $76,879 $89,597 Other 9,406 13,623 19,132 Total long-lived assets $82,310 $90,502 $108,729 99Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 14. LEASES Operating Leases We lease office space, warehouses and office equipment which we classify as operating leases. Operating leases with an initial term of 12 months or lessand leases that include an option to terminate without material penalty are not recorded on the balance sheet. Most leases recorded on the balance sheethave an option to renew and do not have an option to terminate without a material penalty. We recognize lease expense for operating leases on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The exercise of the renewal options is at our sole discretion. For all our existing leases, we are not reasonably certainwe will exercise the renewal option. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. Our operating leaseagreements do not contain any residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants. As most of our operating leases contracts do not provide an implicit rate,we use the interest rate applicable under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement based on the information available at commencement date indetermining the present value of lease payments. Finance Leases We lease vehicles which we account for as finance leases using the effective interest method. Our finance lease agreements do not contain materialrestrictive covenants or material residual value guarantees. We use the rate implicit in the lease at the lease commencement date in determining thepresent value of lease payments for finance leases. For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, we did not have any lease agreements with variable lease costs and short-term lease costs, excludingexpenses relating to leases with a lease term of one month or less that were immaterial. The following table discloses the operating and finance assets and liability balances recorded under ASC 842 as of December 31, 2021 and as ofDecember 31, 2020: As of December31, 2021 As of December31, 2020 Leases (in thousands) Classification Assets Operating leases Operating lease assets(a) $12,503 $9,763 Finance leases Property and equipment, net(b) 760 1,300 Total leased assets, net $13,263 $11,063 Liabilities Current: Operating leases Accrued liabilities $2,137 $1,867 Finance leases Current maturities of long-term debt 540 694 Non-current: Operating leases Operating lease liabilities, long-term 11,871 9,497 Finance leases Long-term debt 413 688 Total lease liability $14,961 $12,746 (a) Operating lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $4.4 million and $2.7 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively(b) Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $1.8 million and $1.3 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The table below discloses the costs for operating and finance leases for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019: Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Operating lease costs (in thousands) Classification Operating lease cost - office building Selling, general and administrative $2,108 $1,519 $1,578 Operating lease cost - R&D Research and development - 377 312 Operating lease cost - warehouses Cost of gaming operations (c) 546 553 500 Total Operating Lease cost: $2,654 $2,449 $2,390 Finance lease cost Depreciation of leased assets Depreciation and amortization $744 $784 $649 Interest on lease liabilities Interest expense 29 41 42 Total Finance Lease cost: 773 825 691 Total Lease Cost $3,427 $3,274 $3,081 (c) Subject to capitalization. 100Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) The table below sets forth the maturity of the operating and financing leases liabilities for five years and thereafter under ASC 842: Operating Leases Financing Leases Total Maturity of lease liabilities (in thousands) 2022 $2,844 $643 $3,487 2023 2,716 260 2,976 2024 2,704 65 2,769 2025 2,715 - 2,715 2026 2,789 - 2,789 Thereafter 2,675 - 2,675 Total lease payments $16,443 $968 $17,411 Less: interest 2,435 15 2,450 Present value of lease liabilities $14,008 $953 $14,961 The following table sets forth the weighted average of the lease terms and discount rates for operating and finance leases as of December 31, 2021 and2020. As of December31, 2021 As of December31, 2020 Lease term and discount rate Operating Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 5.8 6.5 Weighted average discount rate 5.4% 5.9%Finance Leases Weighted average remaining lease term (years) 1.2 1.7 Weighted average discount rate 2.2% 2.5% Other Information The table below discloses cash paid for the amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020,and 2019: Year Ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities (inthousands) Operating cash flows from operating leases $2,747 $2,918 $2,613 Operating cash flows from finance leases $29 $41 $42 Financing cash flows from finance leases $604 $691 $630 101Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) NOTE 15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS The following events and transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2021: In January 6, 2022, the Company acquired certain intangible assets related to the purchase of table game-related intellectual property and an installed baseof table games under the Lucky Lucky trade name from Aces Up Gaming. The acquisition price of $4.8 million will be accounted for as an acquisition of abusiness and the assets acquired will be measured based on our estimates of their fair values at the acquisition date. On February 15, 2022, we entered into a refinancing agreement for the First Lien Credit Agreement. For a detailed discussion regarding long-term debt,see Note 5. "Long-Term Debt". 102Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) ITEM 15(a)(2). FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES SCHEDULE I - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE REGISTRANT PLAYAGS, INC.(PARENT COMPANY ONLY) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS(in thousands, except share data) December 31, 2021 2020 Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $2,931 $474 Intercompany Receivables 7 8 Prepaid expenses 32 27 Total current assets 2,970 509 Investment in subsidiaries 42,454 54,681 Other long-term assets 8 8 Total assets $45,432 $55,198 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities Intercompany payables $3,861 $1,415 Total current liabilities 3,861 1,415 Total liabilities 3,861 1,415 Stockholders’ equity: Common stock 369 364 Additional paid-in capital 392,161 379,917 Retained earnings (344,889) (321,412)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (6,070) (5,086)Total stockholders’ equity 41,571 53,783 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $45,432 $55,198 103Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) PLAYAGS, INC.(PARENT COMPANY ONLY) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(in thousands) Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Revenue Intercompany revenue $- $- $8 Total Revenue - - 8 Operating expenses Selling, general and administrative (15) 24 25 Total operating expenses (15) 24 25 Loss from operations 15 (24) (17)Other expense (income) Equity in net loss of subsidiaries (22,587) (85,349) (11,807)Other (Expense) Income - (5) 72 Loss before income taxes (22,572) (85,378) (11,752)Income tax (expense) benefit - - - Net loss attributable to PlayAGS, Inc. (22,572) (85,378) (11,752)Foreign currency translation adjustment (984) (2,678) 1,366 Total comprehensive loss $(23,556) $(88,056) $(10,386) 104Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) PLAYAGS, INC.(PARENT COMPANY ONLY) CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(in thousands, except per share data) Year ended December 31, 2021 2020 2019 Cash flows from operating activities Net loss $(22,572) $(85,378) $(11,752)Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operatingactivities: Equity income from subsidiaries 22,587 85,349 11,807 Changes in assets and liabilities that relate to operations: Prepaid expenses (5) (1) 23 Intercompany payable/receivable 2,447 64 570 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,457 34 648 Cash flows from investing activities Investment in subsidiaries - - (13,280)Distributions received from subsidiaries 906 560 - Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 906 560 (13,280)Cash flows from financing activities Repurchase of shares (906) (560) (1,320)Proceeds from stock option exercise - 158 685 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (906) (402) (635)Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,457 192 (13,267)Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 474 282 13,549 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $2,931 $474 $282 105Table of Contents PLAYAGS, INC.NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) PLAYAGS, INC.(PARENT COMPANY ONLY) NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The stand-alone parent company financial statements of PlayAGS, Inc., (the “ Parent Company”) should be read in conjunction with the Company’sconsolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes thereto. For purposes of these condensed financial statements, the Parent Company’swholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries are recorded based upon its proportionate share of the subsidiaries’ net assets (similar to presenting themon the equity method). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generallyaccepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted since this information is included in the Company’s consolidated financialstatements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. NOTE 2 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Parent Company is a holding company and, as a result, its ability to pay dividends is dependent on its subsidiaries’ ability to obtain funds and itssubsidiaries' ability to provide funds to it. Restrictions are imposed by its subsidiaries' debt instruments, which significantly restrict certain key subsidiariesholding a majority of its assets from making dividends or distributions to the Parent Company. These restrictions are subject to certain exceptions foraffiliated overhead expenses as defined in the agreements governing the debt instruments, unless certain financial and non-financial criteria have beensatisfied. NOTE 3 - CASH FLOW STATEMENT SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES The Parent Company charged $14.6 million and $8.5 million of stock-based compensation to additional paid-in capital during the years ended December31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the expense for which was contributed to the Parent Company’s subsidiaries that employ the employee recipients of theshare-based awards. SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Tax-related valuation allowance Balance at theBeginning ofPeriod Charged to TaxExpense/(Benefit) PurchaseAccountingAdjustments Impact ofForeignCurrencyExchange Rate Balance at theEnd of Period Year ended December 31, 2021 $55,006 $7,270 $- $(43) $62,233 Year ended December 31, 2020 $41,004 $13,924 $- $78 $55,006 Year ended December 31, 2019 $40,857 $50 $65 $32 $41,004 106Exhibit 21.1 SUBSIDIARIES OF PLAYAGS, INC.As of December 31, 2021 Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation PlayAGS, Inc. Nevada AP Gaming, Inc. Delaware AP Gaming Holdings, LLC Delaware AP Gaming I, LLC Delaware AP Gaming II, Inc. Delaware AP Gaming Acquisition, LLC Delaware AGS Capital, LLC Delaware PLAYAGS BRASIL LTDA Brazil AGS LLC Delaware AGS CJ Corporation Delaware AGS CJ Holdings Corporation Delaware Cadillac Jack, Inc. Georgia PLAYAGS Mexico, S. De R.L. De C.V. Mexico Platform 9 Corporation Delaware Integrity Gaming LLC Oklahoma PLAYAGS AUSTRALIA PTY Australia AGSi LLC Nevada AGS Interactive US, INC. California GAMINGO (ISRAEL), LTD. Israel AGSi Holdings LLC Nevada Gameiom Technologies Limited Isle of Man AGSi Malta Limited Malta Gameiom Technologies (Gibraltar) Limited Gibraltar Exhibit 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 333-226615) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-222740 and 333-249929) ofPlayAGS, Inc. of our report dated March 10, 2022 relating to the financial statements and financial statement schedules, which appears in this Form 10-K. /s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Las Vegas, NevadaMarch 10, 2022 Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer of Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) I, David Lopez, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of PlayAGS, INC.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to makethe statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by thisreport; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respectsthe financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inExchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for theregistrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under oursupervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others withinthose entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposesin accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, theregistrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internalcontrol over financial reporting. Date: March 10, 2022 /s/ DAVID LOPEZ David LopezChief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer) Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officerof Periodic Report Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) I, Kimo Akiona, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of PlayAGS, INC.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to makethe statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by thisreport; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respectsthe financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inExchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for theregistrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under oursupervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others withinthose entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under oursupervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposesin accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about theeffectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recentfiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, theregistrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to theregistrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonablylikely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internalcontrol over financial reporting. Date: March 10, 2022 /s/ KIMO AKIONA Kimo Akiona Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) Exhibit 32 Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 In connection with this Annual Report on Form 10-K of PlayAGS, Inc. (the "Company") for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), David Lopez, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and Kimo Akiona, asTreasurer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of2002, that, to the best of his knowledge: 1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Date: March 10, 2022 /s/ DAVID LOPEZ David Lopez Chief Executive Officer, President and Director(Principal Executive Officer) Date: March 10, 2022 /s/ KIMO AKIONA Kimo Akiona Chief Financial Officer, Chief AccountingOfficer and Treasurer(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting thesignature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Section 906, has been provided to PlayAGS, Inc. andwill be retained by PlayAGS, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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