Zynga Shares Surge on News of ZyngaPlusPoker Will Offer Real Money Play in UK

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on

Written by :

Aaron Goldstein

Published on :

Zynga, the world’s largest social gaming company, announced Tuesday it will begin offering real money online gambling in the UK through its new website ZyngaPlusPoker.

Shares of Zynga, which closed 2.9% lower, rebounded 8% to $3.33 in after-hours trading following the news.

"We look forward to launching our social versions of real money games for players on Facebook and mobile in the UK throughout 2013," says Barry Cottle, chief revenue officer of Zynga, posted shortly after the announcement. 

In addition to ZyngaPlusPoker, the company will also offer its online casino platform via the new website ZyngaPlusCasino.

Zynga will utilize the PartyGaming Network.

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

Lock-Poker-091312L.jpg

 

Related Content

Connecticut Crackdown on Prediction Markets Continues

Connecticut Crackdown on Prediction Markets Continues

Media companies and gaming service providers also issued subpoenas.
Graton Resort & Casino Hosts World Premier of Aristocrat Gaming's Buffalo Super Rush

Santa Rosa, California's Graton Resort & Casino Hosts World Premier of Buffalo Super Rush

Guests at the Sonoma County resort could be heard yelling “Buffalooo!” across the casino floor as the all-new game made its debut. Graton celebrated the premiere with a free pull event for guests, with the chance to win $110,000 in cash prizes.
Real App Names FanDuel Its First Official and Exclusive Sportsbook and Prediction Market Partner

Real App Names FanDuel Its First Official and Exclusive Sportsbook and Prediction Market Partner

Partnership integrates FanDuel odds and contextual markets into Real’s live experience and creates a new way for FanDuel to connect with the next generation of sports fans.
VGW Responds to New York AG Settlement: Will Continue to Operate Using Its Gold Coins Play

VGW Responds to New York AG Settlement: Will Continue to Operate Using Its Gold Coins Play

"VGW appreciates the NYAG’s recognition of VGW’s cooperation throughout its investigation and looks forward to continuing to operate its online social games in the State of New York solely through Gold Coins play."