Jam City has announced that they have acquired Bingo Pop, from Uken Games to expand in Toronto, Canada. The veteran Bingo Pop team has joined Jam City and will continue to manage game operations from Jam City’s new studio in Toronto.
“We are so proud to be continuing Jam City’s rapid global expansion with the acquisition of one of the most popular bingo titles, and its highly talented team. This acquisition provides Jam City with access to leading creative talent in one of the fastest growing and most exciting tech markets in the world. We look forward to working with the talented Jam City team in Toronto as we supercharge the live operations of Bingo Pop and develop innovative new titles and mobile entertainment experiences,” said Jam City co-founder and CEO Chris DeWolfe.
Canada is quickly becoming a haven for top game developers, engineers, designers, and artists from around the world given its prestigious universities, universal healthcare, affordable housing and diverse communities. In addition, more than 35,000 students are enrolled in digital gaming related programs across the Toronto, Ontario, region. “Jam City is looking forward to tapping into the large pool of talent across the region and expanding our operations in such a vibrant and trend-setting city,” added DeWolfe.
With the acquisition, Bingo Pop is also excited in spreading the Bingo games worldwide. “We’re confident that Jam City will be a great home for Bingo Pop and the talented team behind the game in its next phase of growth. Following this deal, we are excited to focus on the continued success of our iconic trivia titles and introduce brand new game franchises to players around the world. We are fully committed to continue hiring and investing in Toronto as a global hub for gaming,” said Uken Games co-founder and CEO Chris Ye.
Jam City’s acquisition of Bingo Pop follows the company’s recent announcement of a multi-year partnership with Disney.