AGS has designated seasoned gaming sector attorney, Robert “Bob” Blair, as their latest Associate General Counsel. Blair contributes over twenty years of expertise to AGS, having formerly acted as Worldwide General Counsel at Aruze Gaming.
Throughout his period at Aruze, Blair occupied several vital roles, encompassing Deputy General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Global Intellectual Property. His service aligned with a phase of substantial reorganization at Aruze, including the divestiture of their electronic table game division to Interblock and the imminent sale of their slot ventures to Play Synergy.
Blair’s comprehensive background in patent legislation, portfolio administration, and litigation tactics will be indispensable to AGS as they persist in expanding and innovating within the gaming sector. Rob Ziems, AGS’ Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, conveyed assurance in Blair’s capability to safeguard and progress the company’s objectives.
In his capacity as Assistant Legal Chief, Blair will be immersed in all aspects of the law. This entails collaborating closely with fellow executives to ensure the organization adheres to regulations and manages any legal proceedings meticulously.
This appointment arrives at a crucial juncture for AGS, as they are aggressively pursuing international expansion. Their latest quarterly earnings report emphasized their current presence in 29 U.S. states, four Canadian provinces, and even initial ventures into a completely different nation. They are undoubtedly gaining momentum, aiming to secure larger customers and significantly enhance their operations.
With Blair’s inclusion, AGS intends to capitalize on their worldwide team and firmly establish their position within the global gaming device sector. They have ambitious goals to make substantial progress before the year concludes.