PLAYSTUDIOS Announces Acquisition of Scene53

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PLAYSTUDIOS, a developer of free-to-play casino games that offer real-world rewards, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Scene53, an Israel-based game studio specializing in real-time, multi-player mobile games.

The two companies jointly developed the newest PLAYSTUDIOS mobile app, POP! Slots.

The game allows players to play in groups, share jackpots, and interact with friends as they explore virtual versions of iconic Las Vegas resorts.

The initial release features MGM Grand, the Mirage, and Excalibur, with additional resorts soon to be added. POP! Slots is now available world-wide for Apple and Android mobile devices and is already earning 5-star reviews as it climbs to the top of the app store charts.

“After working with Scene53 to create and launch POP! Slots, PLAYSTUDIOS moved to acquire the company and establish it as an independently operated studio, PLAYSTUDIOS Israel,” a provided statement to the media reads. “The Tel Aviv team will now focus on growing the POP! Slots product while pursuing new opportunities in the casual, free-to-play casino category.”

Andrew Pascal, CEO of PLAYSTUDIOS, is optimistic about what’s to come.

“Scene53 built an incredible platform for running multi-player, real-time games and hosting virtual events in a 3D setting,” says Pascal. “They used this technology to create some very promising online experiences. We quickly saw their company’s potential and believed that together we could build something really great.”

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