52 Entertainment has further expanded its presence in the gaming industry through the acquisition of Blackout, a renowned casual games studio based in Barcelona. By bringing Blackout into its portfolio, 52 Entertainment is expanding its influence within the growing casual games market.

Blackout, known for its expertise in casual games development and continuous innovation, attracts over 19.6 million players each month and has achieved more than 344 million downloads, thanks to popular titles like Bubble Shooter Rainbow, Word Search Quest, and Spades. The Barcelona-based studio has carved out a significant presence in Europe, Latin America, and North America, delivering accessible, addictive games to millions of players.

This acquisition will further enhance 52 Entertainment’s leadership in evergreen online gaming. Blackout’s products like Spades and Bubble Shooter, both market leaders, will add a new dimension to 52 Entertainment’s existing portfolio. In addition there are other innovative games in development, which Blackout is poised to bring to the global market in the near future.

With this acquisition, 52 Entertainment will gain access to new synergies, expanding its global footprint and welcoming millions of new players to its growing community.

Michel de Voronine, Blackout CEO, said: “This acquisition is an exciting step for our studio and will allow us to work together to pool our expertise and the resources needed to continue developing high-quality casual games. This will bring more opportunities for our players to be able to enjoy even better games."

Olivier Comte, President & CEO, 52 Entertainment, said: "I am absolutely thrilled to announce the acquisition of Blackout. This new chapter strengthens our position as a leader in the online gaming industry and marks a turning point in our quest for diversification. innovation and

Blackout and 52 Entertainment are a winning combination: the same vision, the same values, and above all, a shared passion for creating incredible gaming experiences. This strategic acquisition aligns perfectly with our business objectives and our mission to offer our loyal gaming communities the best online games. By welcoming millions of new players, we reaffirm our commitment to providing innovative and captivating gaming experiences that bring people from all walks of life together.

Believe me, we’re going to have a lot of fun!"