DoubleDown Interactive Completes Acquisition of German Social Casino Operator WHOW Games

DDI
November 01, 2025

DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. announced the completion of its acquisition of WHOW Games GmbH, a social casino developer headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, from Azerion. The transaction was finalized for an initial consideration of €55 million, which is approximately $64.3 million based on the exchange rate as of July 11, 2025.

An additional earn-out payment of up to €10 million is contingent upon WHOW Games achieving certain performance targets during the first and second years post-closing, with €5 million payable annually. This acquisition is expected to enhance DoubleDown's competitiveness in the German social casino market.

The company plans to integrate WHOW Games' proven expertise and partner-driven business model with its own operational strengths and gaming content. This strategic move aims to diversify DoubleDown's revenue geographically and leverage combined scale to unlock valuable synergies.

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