Social gamers Playtika, DoubleDown betting on pandemic pump for US IPOs
Social gaming operators Playtika and DoubleDown Interactive both express interest in US initial public offerings to take advantage of COVID-19 lockdown.
Copycat lawsuits target social gaming operators in Washington
Four copycat lawsuits have been filed against social gaming operators in Washington state following recent illegal gambling ruling against Big Fish Games.
IGT sells DoubleDown social casino ops to South Korea’s DoubleU Games for $825m
International Game Technology sells its DoubleDown Casino social gaming operation to South Korea's DoubleU Games for $825m.
Court dismisses disgruntled social gamer’s lawsuit against DoubleDown Casino
An Illinois federal court dismisses a class action suit brought against social casino operator DoubleDown Interactive by disgruntled gamer.
DoubleDown Casino class action suit; Rational add Zynga social casino director
DoubleDown Casino accused of being "camouflaged gambling" in class action suit; Rational Group hires ex-Zynga social casino director.
IGT’s Powerbucks Pays Its First Million Dollar Jackpot
A lucky player won a $1 million jackpot on global gaming entertainment leader IGT's inter-state commercial jackpot product, Powerbucks.
Heartland Poker Tour Ink Deal With DoubleDown Casino
Heartland Poker Tour has inked a deal with the social gaming operator DoubleDown Casino.
International Game Technology revenue, profits tumble but social gaming shines
International Game Technology sees revenue fall 17% in fiscal Q1 but DoubleDown Casino social gaming revenue rises 23%.
Paddy Power latest to pull plug on real-money Facebook gambling
Paddy Power pulls the plug on its Paddy Power Social real-money betting Facebook app, following similar failures by 888 Holdings and Gamesys
IGT revenue falls but profit rises thanks to cost-cutting and DoubleDown Casino
International Game Technology sees revenue fall but profit rise in fiscal Q3 thanks to cost-cutting and gains in DoubleDown social gaming.