DoubleDown Interactive

What DoubleDown Interactive does

DoubleDown Interactive is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DDI) developer and publisher of social casino and casual gaming applications, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The company builds free-to-play Vegas-style casino games — including slot machines, Blackjack, Roulette, and Video Poker — distributed across iOS, Android, Facebook, Amazon Appstore, Samsung Galaxy Store, and desktop web. Its product portfolio centers on three flagship titles (DoubleDown Casino with 150+ slots and table games, DoubleDown Fort Knox, and DoubleDown Classic Slots), a catalog of 300+ game titles with new releases every 1.5 weeks, and supporting features such as the Diamond Club loyalty program, Journey missions, and the Lucky Cat Club monthly subscription. Through its 2023 acquisition of SuprNation and 2025 acquisition of WHOW Games GmbH, DoubleDown has extended into regulated real-money iGaming in Western Europe.

The company monetizes primarily through in-app purchases of virtual currency (with no real-world redemption value), supplemented by subscription services and — in Western Europe via SuprNation — real-money wagering. Q1 2026 consolidated revenue was $94.1M (+13% YoY) with adjusted EBITDA of $38.2M (+24% YoY) and profit of $35.4M (+48% YoY); full-year 2025 revenue was a record $359.9M. Direct-to-consumer channels represented 44% of social casino sales in Q1 2026, up from over 30% the prior quarter, reflecting a deliberate de-intermediation from app store and Facebook channels. The company is majority-owned (67.1%) by Korean-listed DoubleU Games, which in April 2026 proposed acquiring the remaining public float at $11.25/ADS (~$184M) to take DDI private. With approximately $455-490M in net cash and no long-term debt, the company carries significant balance-sheet flexibility for further M&A and strategic initiatives.

Name

DoubleDown Interactive

Legal name

DoubleDown Interactive LLC

Website

https://doubledowninteractive.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DoubleDown Interactive is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: DDI) developer of social casino games serving millions of casual players globally via mobile, web, and Facebook, with growing real-money iGaming operations in Western Europe through SuprNation and WHOW Games.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Casino Gaming

NAICS

Other Gambling Industries (713290), Other Gambling Industries (71329), Amusement Arcades (713120)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sweepstakes / Social Casinos (Virtual Currency, Prize-Based) (MPAEABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile-First / App-Based Online Casinos (MPAEABAG), iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms) (MPAEAKAA), Online Casino Studios & Game Publishers (Slots, RNG, Live Dealer) (MPAEABAJ)

Keywords

• Social casino games
• Mobile casino apps
• Free-to-play gaming
• Real-money iGaming
• Virtual currency games

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-App Purchases (Virtual Currency): Players purchase virtual currency (coins/chips) using real money to play social casino games. Revenue from in-app purchases is the primary revenue driver. Virtual content has no real-world value and cannot be redeemed for actual money.
2. In-App Subscriptions: Subscription services such as Lucky Cat Club in DoubleDown Fort Knox provide recurring revenue through monthly charges for premium features and benefits.
3. iGaming (SuprNation): Real-money iGaming operations in Western Europe through subsidiary SuprNation, generating $17.2 million in Q1 2026 revenue (30% YoY growth). This segment provides exposure to regulated real-money gambling markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DoubleDown Interactive develops and publishes free-to-play social casino games built around virtual currency, with its flagship DoubleDown Casino app offering 300+ slot, table, bingo, and video poker titles refreshed on a roughly 1.5-week release cadence. The company distributes these games across iOS, Android, web, Facebook, Amazon, and Samsung Galaxy Store, and has expanded into regulated real-money iGaming in Western Europe through SuprNation and into the German social casino market through WHOW Games GmbH.

Product overview

DoubleDown Interactive is a digital entertainment company specializing in social casino games. The company's product portfolio centers on three flagship social casino titles: DoubleDown Casino (flagship product with 150+ slots and table games), DoubleDown Fort Knox (featuring daily challenges and bonuses), and DoubleDown Classic Slots (classic 3/5-reel slots). The company operates as a multi-format interactive entertainment provider offering free-to-play social casino games monetized through in-app purchases and subscriptions. Recent expansion includes acquired brands SuprNation (real-money iGaming in Western Europe) and WHOW Games GmbH (German social casino developer acquired July 2025). The company maintains distributed teams across the US, South Korea, Malta, and Germany, with games available on iOS, Android, desktop, Facebook, Amazon, and Samsung Galaxy Store platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DoubleDown Casino: Flagship social casino offering with Vegas-style slot games.
• DoubleDown Fort Knox
• DoubleDown Classic Slots

Products and services

• DoubleDown Casino Flagship free-to-play social casino app offering 300+ slot, table, bingo, and video poker titles with virtual-currency gameplay, social gifting, tournaments, leaderboards, and the Diamond Club loyalty program; available on iOS, Android, web, Facebook, Amazon, and Samsung Galaxy Store for adult casual gamers.
• DoubleDown Fort Knox Companion free-to-play social casino app featuring Las Vegas-style slots, daily challenges, and the Lucky Cat Club weekly subscription that delivers coins and an exclusive Lucky Cat burglar character; for adult social casino players seeking a themed slot experience.
• DoubleDown Classic Slots Free-to-play social casino app focused on classic 3-reel and 5-reel slot machine gameplay with virtual-currency wagers; for adult players who prefer traditional slot formats.
• Ellen's Road to Riches Branded free-to-play social slot game developed under celebrity IP partnership with Ellen DeGeneres and distributed across DDI's social casino platform and partner app stores; for adult social casino players.
• Divine Match Free-to-play match-3 casual game distributed alongside DDI's social casino portfolio through major app stores; for adult casual mobile gamers.
• SuprNation Real-Money iGaming Sites Three real-money online casino sites operated by DDI's SuprNation subsidiary in regulated Western European jurisdictions, offering licensed slots and table games for real-money wagering by adult consumers.
• WHOW Games GmbH Social Casino Titles Portfolio of German-market social casino games operated by DDI's WHOW Games GmbH subsidiary, extending DDI's social casino footprint into the German-speaking market.
• Lucky Cat Club Recurring paid weekly subscription sold within the DoubleDown Fort Knox app that delivers bonus coins and grants exclusive access to the Lucky Cat burglar character; for adult social casino players seeking ongoing value.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13% year-over-year revenue growth to $94.1M in Q1 2026
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AzerionminorOthers · 14 July 2025DoubleDown acquired WHOW Games GmbH from Azerion for approximately €55 million with potential earn-out of up to €10 million. This acquisition expanded DoubleDown's presence in the European market where WHOW Games operates and holds a significant user base in Germany.
• Meta (Facebook)coreTechnology or IntegrationFacebook authentication required for accessing DoubleDown games. DoubleDown Casino was originally launched on Facebook in 2010. Facebook serves as both a distribution platform and login authentication provider for the services.
• ApplecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApple App Store serves as primary distribution channel for DoubleDown games on iOS devices. Apple ID authentication available for login. App Store terms and conditions apply to mobile distribution.
• GooglecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoogle Play Store serves as primary distribution channel for DoubleDown games on Android devices. Google authentication available for login. Google Play terms and conditions apply to mobile distribution.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon Appstore distributes DoubleDown Casino on Fire tablets and devices. Amazon authentication available for login. Additional distribution channel beyond primary app stores.
• SamsungminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSamsung Galaxy Store distributes DoubleDown Casino on Samsung mobile devices. Galaxy Store serves as an additional distribution channel targeting Samsung device users.
• VeraSafeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVeraSafe appointed as DoubleDown's representative in the United Kingdom and EEA for data protection matters in accordance with Article 27 of GDPR. Handles privacy inquiries from EU and UK users.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PLAYSTUDIOS: Public social casino publisher (NASDAQ: MYPS) developing mobile free-to-play casino games with similar virtual currency monetization and loyalty mechanics, directly competing with DoubleDown Casino.
• Product Madness: Aristocrat-owned social casino studio (Heart of Vegas, Lightning Link Casino) operating mobile-first slot games with virtual currency, directly overlapping with DoubleDown's flagship offerings.
• SciPlay: Light & Wonder's social and mobile gaming subsidiary (Jackpot Party Casino, Monopoly Slots), offering virtually identical social casino products to the same casual player demographic.
• Zynga (Social Casino Titles): Zynga Poker and Hit it Rich! Slots compete in social casino, sharing the same freemium virtual currency model, platform distribution strategy, and casual player base as DoubleDown.
• Evolution AB: Largest live dealer iGaming studio; serves regulated European markets similar to SuprNation's footprint and represents the primary B2B content competitor as DoubleDown scales real-money operations.
• Pragmatic Play: Multi-vertical iGaming content provider (slots, live casino, bingo) supplying Western European operators that compete with SuprNation's regulated real-money sites.
• Play'n GO: Premium iGaming slot studio operating across regulated European markets; comparable to SuprNation's content offerings and customer geography.

Broad incumbents

• Aristocrat Leisure: Global gaming conglomerate and owner of Product Madness; provides land-based slot IP licensed into social formats, mirroring DoubleDown's ability to leverage casino game content for digital distribution.
• International Game Technology (IGT): Former owner of DoubleDown (acquired 2012, divested 2018) and a leading land-based and digital gaming technology provider; a strategic comparable across both iGaming platform and content verticals.
• Light & Wonder: Diversified gaming technology platform with SciPlay social casino subsidiary and iGaming content (via legacy Scientific Games), spanning the same social casino plus real-money verticals as DoubleDown.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doubledwncasino

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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