Video: PlayAGS Shares Gain Steam Following NYSE IPO

Shares of casino slot machine maker PlayAGS (AGS) - Get Report , backed by Apollo Global Management (APO) - Get Report , surged 14% in its NYSE debut on Friday.

The stock priced at $16 a share, before rising to $18.27 in Friday midday trading. 

While the company posted a net loss for most of 2017, CEO David Lopez said the company is focused now on growth and gaining market share.

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