Aruze Gaming America names Chief Operating Officer and new Vice President of Sales - North America

12 February 2014

LAS VEGAS, Nevada -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Aruze Gaming America (AGA), a leading provider of gaming entertainment, has named Kelcey Allison as Chief Operating Officer, and Jamison Hill as Vice President of Sales - North America.

As Chief Operating Officer, Kelcey will be responsible for Sales, Marketing, North American Production, Service and Facilities. Kelcey has a long and consistent history assuming higher levels of responsibility with a successful result. Rich Pennington (Aruze CEO) commented, "Next to me, Kelcey will assume primary responsibility for strategic decision making as well as positioning the company for future success."

Kelcey brings over 20 years of experience to his new position. Prior to joining Aruze Gaming in 2009, Kelcey worked for Progressive Gaming International Corporation in various executive management positions in Sales and Marketing throughout the United States and Latin America. Previously, Kelcey held executive management positions at two consumer electronics companies.

Mr. Hill will be responsible for sales in the United States and Canada. Jamison has 25 years of experience in gaming operations and sales; from front line to executive management. Prior to joining Aruze in 2009, Jamison worked for various gaming companies and casino operations as Director, Vice President and General Manager.

Kelcey Allison, COO, commented that, "Jamison's outstanding leadership, industry knowledge, and team spirit have played a key role in our success. Accordingly, I'm confident that Jamison is the best person for this role and is deserving of this recognition."

About Aruze Gaming America, Inc.
Las Vegas-based Aruze Gaming America, Inc designs, develops and manufactures slot machines and gaming devices for the global casino market. With subsidiaries in Australia, South Africa, Macau and Japan, Aruze Gaming America produces highly innovative gaming products, including high resolution video and stepper slot machines, communal gaming products and multi-terminal, Electronic Table Games.

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