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Global Social Gaming Markets Strategic Business Report 2018-2024: Casual Games & Social Games Intersect to Create a Mega Gaming Explosion in the Video Games Industry
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Dublin, June 18, 2018 — The “Social Gaming – Global Strategic Business Report” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Social Gaming in US$ Million.
The report profiles 92 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- Aeria Games GmbH (Germany)
- Activision Blizzard, Inc. (USA)
- Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (USA)
- King Digital Entertainment plc (UK)
- Behaviour Interactive, Inc. (Canada)
- DeNA Co., Ltd. (Japan)
- Electronic Arts, Inc. (USA)
- PopCap Games, Inc. (USA)
- Etermax (Argentina)
- GREE, Inc. (Japan)
- Miniclip SA (Switzerland)
- Peak Games (Turkey)
- Playtech plc (Isle of Man, UK)
- Pretty Simple (France)
- Social Point (Spain)
- Supercell (Finland)
- SYBO Games (Denmark)
- Wooga GmbH (Germany)
- Zynga, Inc. (USA)
Key Topics Covered:
1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Social Gaming: The Next Stage of Video Game Evolution
Charting the Evolution of Video Games Over the Decades
Gaming Becomes Better When Played Together
The Rise of Social Networking Provides the Foundation for the Development of Social Gaming
Facebook: The Leading Social Gaming Platform
Casual Games & Social Games Intersect to Create a Mega Gaming Explosion in the Video Games Industry
Casual Revolution Underway in the Video Games Industry Primes Social Gaming Market for Growth
Social Gaming Psychographics: Women Emerge as the Largest Gaming Audience, Forcing Game Developers to Take Stock of the New Emerging Reality
Adroit Integration of Viral Loops Drives the Value and Success of Social Games
Multiplayer Social Games Grow in Popularity
Social Gaming Emerges as the Next Frontier for Digital Advertising
Social Gambling Games Emerge into a Lucrative Game Genre in the Social Gaming Market
Tapping into the Spirit of Competitiveness and Risk Taking, Social Gambling Acquires a Wide Audience Base
Traditional Gambling Operators Eye Social Gambling Games as a Tool to Broaden the Horizon of Real Money Gambling
Social Gambling Games Remain Fairly Unregulated
Conclusions
High-Speed Internet Penetration & Bandwidth Expansion Provide the Foundation for Growth of Online Social Gaming
Growing Investments in 4G/LTE & 5G to Strengthen the Robustness of Online Social Gaming
Growing Use of Smartphones for Entertainment Drive the Popularity of Social Mobile Gaming
Smartphone Penetration to Support Growth in the Market
Wearable Social Platforms Make a Disruptive Entry into the Social Mobile Gaming Space
Will Social Gaming be impacted by the Ban & Restrictions Imposed on Social Media Services?
Regulatory Overview
Competition: A Review
Heavy Consolidation Activity in the Social Gaming Market
Latency Issues Create Challenge to Online Social Gaming
Market Outlook
2. CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW
3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Netmarble to Take Over Vancouver Gaming Studio of Kabam
MTG Acquires Stake in InnoGames
Delta Acquires Gauss Networks
Zhongji Holding Acquires Jagex
Penn National Gaming Takes Over Rocket Games
Caesars Sells Playtika to Shanghai Giant Network Technology
gamigo Takes Over highdigit
Playtech Acquires Funtactix
Youzu Interactive to Acquire Bigpoint
Keywords Studios Takes Over Ankama Asia
Delaware North Takes Over Ruby Seven Studios
Activision Blizzar Takes Over King Digital Entertainment
Pocket Games Acquires Viximo
FastForward Acquires Minority Stake in Moon Active
Yggdrasil Gaming Forms Partnership with VoodooDreams.com
Improbable Partners with Google
Sterling Partners with VLeague
WTP Partners with Ourgame International
PokerStars Introduces New Social Casino Game
Playtech Introduces Virtual Tennis Game
Aeria Games Inks Partnership with Neowiz Games
Finnplay Inks Agreement with Las Vegas Casino
Imperus Acquires Akamon
Zynga Acquires Rising Tide
Stride Gaming Takes Over InfiApps
Gaming Realms Takes Over Slingo from RealNetworks
AGS Acquires RocketPlay
GNS Takes Over Idle Gaming
Tencent Acquires Miniclip
Imperus Takes Over Diwip
NYX Gaming Group Inks Agreement with 888 Holdings
BitRush Inks Joint Venture Agreement with Airwin
Blue Crystal Labs Launches New Skill-based Slot Machine Game
Amaya Forays into Regulated Online Gaming Market in the US
Blizzard Extends Online Gaming Partnership with NetEase
Ruby Seven Studios Forms Strategic Partnership with Delaware North Companies
Playphone Inks Distribution Agreement with Cyanogen
Scientific Games Signs Agreement with Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
Viber Unveils New Social Games
4. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
5. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 92 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 99)
- The United States (40)
- Canada (5)
- Japan (6)
- Europe (32)
- France (4)
- Germany (6)
- The United Kingdom (4)
- Spain (1)
- Rest of Europe (17)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (15)
- Latin America (1)
For more information about this report click here!
Source: Press Releases Published on European Gaming Media Network
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Million Games has announced the launch of Million Dice, a streamlined, fast-play betting game designed for modern casino lobbies. Simple to learn yet endlessly engaging, it puts players in control with one clear question: will the dice land over or under your number?
Each round is immediate — players set a target between 1 and 100, choose their direction, and roll. The odds and multipliers update automatically, creating transparent gameplay that balances risk and reward in real time.
With an RTP of 98%, instant outcomes, and a responsive mobile interface, Million Dice delivers short, engaging sessions that fit perfectly into today’s high-velocity iGaming environment.
“Million Dice is proof that simplicity can be powerful,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Million Games. “It’s a straightforward, transparent game that appeals to casual players while still offering strategic depth for those who enjoy balancing risk and reward. It’s designed to perform across any device and every audience.”
Million Dice joins the Million Games portfolio of simple, skill-infused titles like Million HiLo, expanding the brand’s reach into the fast-play category where clarity and excitement go hand in hand.
Now live on www.milliongames.com, Million Dice is available for integration across partner networks and operators worldwide.
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Atucha Strategic Advisory, the consultancy founded by gaming industry veteran Ramiro Atucha, has announced its first official client partnership with Immensity.AI. The data intelligence company is redefining how iGaming operators manage marketing efficiency and player acquisition.
Immensity.AI, originally developed for digital marketing across multiple verticals, has tailored its AI-powered attribution and decision intelligence platform for the iGaming sector. The solution enables operators to calculate true CAC, optimise spend for FTDs, and unlock measurable growth through unified, adaptive analytics. The platform empowers operators to maximize marketing ROI and focus every investment on real, deposit-driven results.
Atucha, co-founder and former CEO of Vibra Gaming and Leander Games, joins Immensity.AI as Board Advisor, guiding its go-to-market strategy and helping align the technology with the realities of regulated gaming markets worldwide.
“Our industry has struggled to calculate true Customer Acquisition Cost and optimise for First-Time Depositors for years – until now,” said Atucha. “Joining the superb team at Immensity.AI comes at a pivotal time for the industry, as these key metrics continue to rise and acquisition margins tighten. Immensity.AI gives operators better visibility, smarter tools, and faster decisions.”
Tim Mathews, Immensity.AI co-founder, added: “Ramiro’s expertise and perspective from inside the iGaming ecosystem are invaluable as we scale this solution globally. His experience guiding companies through growth, regulation, and innovation perfectly complements our vision of turning data into an always-on growth engine.”
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Fresh off its success at SiGMA Central Europe EGT Digital is set to make a strong impression at BEGE Expo 2025, showcasing its award-winning games, enhanced X-Nave platform, and newest iGaming innovations.
Visitors to the EGT Digital booth will experience a full spectrum of entertainment and gaming content – from its 150+ in-house developed slot titles and popular jackpots like Bell Link, Clover Chance, and Gods & Kings Link, to the Aggregator platform, which now provides seamless access to over 13,000 games from 200+ global providers.
A central highlight of the showcase will be the X-Nave Platform – EGT Digital’s all-in-one modular iGaming ecosystem built for speed, scalability, and total control. Integrating Casino, Sportsbook, Payment Gateway, and streamlined compliance support, the platform empowers Оperators to elevate player engagement, deliver personalized user journeys, and accelerate business growth across all channels.
With its recent international accolade and a rapidly expanding global footprint, EGT Digital continues to strengthen its position as a key force in shaping the future of digital gaming.
Visit EGT Digital at stand 2.22 at BEGE Expo 2025 to discover innovation in motion.
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