Take-Two Interactive Acquires Playdots

Take-Two Interactive Acquires Zynga

May 23, 2022

Software

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. completed its combination with Zynga Inc., with Zynga stockholders receiving $3.50 in cash and 0.0406 shares of Take-Two common stock per Zynga share. Take-Two said the deal will substantially increase its mobile net bookings, deliver cost synergies, and combine Zynga's mobile and free-to-play expertise with Take-Two's portfolio and studios.

J&J Snack Foods Acquires Dippin' Dots for $222M

June 21, 2022

Food & Beverage

J&J Snack Foods Corp. agreed to acquire Dippin' Dots, L.L.C. (including the Doc Popcorn business) for $222 million, a transaction funded with cash and senior debt and expected to close in June 2022. The acquisition expands J&J's frozen novelty portfolio and production/distribution capacity, and closed on June 21, 2022.

Playtika Acquires SuperPlay for $700 Million

September 19, 2024

Media & Entertainment

Playtika Holding Corp. has acquired Tel Aviv-based mobile gaming developer SuperPlay for $700 million, with up to $1.25 billion of additional contingent consideration tied to future financial targets. SuperPlay — maker of Dice Dreams and Domino Dreams — will operate as its own studio within Playtika, adding development talent and proven mobile titles to Playtika's portfolio.

Take-Two Interactive Acquires Dynamixyz

July 1, 2021

Software

Take-Two Interactive Software has acquired Dynamixyz, a France-based developer of video-based facial animation, motion capture, and 3D processing tools. Dynamixyz will operate as a division of Take-Two and work exclusively with Take-Two's publishing labels and studios; financial terms were not disclosed.

DraftKings Inc. Acquires Jackpocket for Approximately $750 Million

February 11, 2024

Media & Entertainment

DraftKings Inc. has agreed to acquire Jackpocket, a leading U.S. digital lottery app, for approximately $750 million in a combination of cash and DraftKings Class A common stock. The acquisition lets DraftKings enter the U.S. digital lottery market to expand its product offering, drive cross-sell into sportsbook and iGaming, and enhance customer lifetime value; the deal is expected to close in the second half of 2024 subject to regulatory approvals.

DoubleU Games Acquires Majority Stake in Paxie Games

March 25, 2025

Media & Entertainment

DoubleU Games acquired a 60% controlling stake in Turkey-based Paxie Games on March 26, 2025, with an upfront payment of $29.9 million and the remaining ownership to be earned via a three-year earnout. The deal gives DoubleU Games access to Paxie’s successful casual mobile title Merge Studio: Fashion Makeover (28M+ downloads, $34M+ cumulative revenue) to accelerate global growth and capability expansion in casual mobile gaming.