DoubleDown Interactive, a leading gaming company delivering exceptional player experiences across multiple genres, announced that it has entered into a Share Purchase and Transfer Agreement with Azerion Tech Holding to acquire WHOW Games GmbH, a social casino developer headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

The initial consideration for 100% ownership interest in WHOW Games is €55 million (approximately $64.7 million). An additional earn-out payment of up to €10 million, payable to Azerion at €5 million annually, is contingent upon WHOW Games meeting certain performance targets during each of the first and second year following the closing date. The acquisition will be financed through DoubleDown’s cash reserves and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2025.

DoubleDown intends to leverage WHOW Games’ proven expertise in the Europe market and partner-driven business model alongside its own operational strength, marketing capabilities and extensive gaming content to pursue growth opportunities in Europe, particularly in Germany. According to research from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC, the European social casino market grew in 2023 and 2024 as compared to the overall market which has entered a mature stage. WHOW Games offers a versatile portfolio of social casino apps with proprietary brands such as MyJackpot and Lounge777 as well as third-party labeled social casino offerings including Merkur24 through strategic licensing agreements with prominent global brick and mortar casino companies.

In Keuk Kim, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said: “This acquisition marks a significant step toward increasing our competitiveness in the growing German social casino market. Leveraging our combined operational expertise and enhanced scale, we aim to unlock valuable synergies. We are delighted to welcome the WHOW Games team to DoubleDown and look forward to working collaboratively on initiatives to drive growth across the business.”

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Giovanni Valerio Valeriota, Chief Executive Officer of WHOW Games, said: “We are excited to begin this new chapter as part of the DoubleDown family. Their deep expertise in gaming makes them a natural fit for WHOW Games, and we believe that this partnership will accelerate our growth and innovation. I would like to express our sincere gratitude to Azerion, whose support and strategic guidance during our time together has been instrumental in shaping WHOW Games into the strong and dynamic company it is today.”

SYNOT Games has announced a strategic partnership with Starcasino NL, a licensed online casino in the Netherlands. This collaboration marks a key milestone in SYNOT Games’ expansion in the Dutch market and highlights its mission to deliver engaging gaming experiences worldwide.

As part of this partnership, Starcasino NL will seamlessly integrate SYNOT Games’ extensive and diverse portfolio of slots, including acclaimed titles such as Firebird 27, Legend of Medusa and Wild Vaults. These games are celebrated for their captivating gameplay, cutting-edge features and immersive audiovisual design, offering players a dynamic and entertaining experience that sets a new benchmark in the iGaming sector.

“Our mission has always been to provide entertainment of the highest standard while prioritizing safety and transparency. By partnering with trusted and fully licensed operators like Starcasino, we’re reinforcing our position in the Netherlands and showcasing our dedication to responsible growth in the iGaming sector,” said Martina Krajčí, Chief Commercial Officer at SYNOT Games.

“We’re proud to join forces with SYNOT Games, whose creativity and technical excellence are truly inspiring. This partnership lets us offer Dutch players an even richer and more thrilling gaming experience, while staying true to our core values of fairness, trust, and fun,” said Pieter van den Bos, Director at Starcasino NL.

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By teaming up with Starcasino NL, SYNOT Games is not only strengthening its foothold in the Netherlands but also contributing to a thriving and competitive gaming ecosystem driven by innovation and responsible gaming practices.