Ainsworth Partners With Junto Creations to Open New Game Development Studio

Austin, Texas-based studio to create custom video slot content

LAS VEGAS (November 17, 2022) – Ainsworth Game Technology (“AGT” “Ainsworth”) announced it has partnered with Junto Creations to create a new Austin, Texas-based Game Development Studio. Veteran gaming executive Jim Palermo founded Junto Creations and will serve as a key strategic advisor to the studio.

The Austin development team will focus on creating trendsetting, innovative video slot content for Ainsworth. The studio is comprised of former studio members of Junto Creations.

“This shows we are consciously focused on improving our product and our brand,” said Ainsworth Chief Technology Officer David Bollesen. “The Austin team brings a wealth of experience and ideas. Their talent will provide an additional avenue to continuing to improve game performance and taking our content to the next level.”

The Austin development hub will join Ainsworth’s Sydney, Australia, and Las Vegas Game Studios to provide content across all land-based platforms.

Palermo previously served in key Game Development, Product Strategy and Leadership roles with Everi, Incredible Technologies and WMS Gaming before founding Junto in 2019.