Big Ticket Buyouts And Investments Are Trending In Mobile Gaming

DELRAY BEACH, FL / ACCESSWIRE / October 27, 2015 / As the mobile gaming industry continues to surge, buyouts, mergers, and large companies purchasing stakes in smaller game development companies have emerged as trends throughout the industry. Many gaming giants, as well as juggernauts from other related sectors, are intent on staking their claim in mobile gaming.

In recent years, huge names have emerged as buyers in the mobile gaming industry. Last year, Churchill Downs acquired Big Fish Games, a small Seattle gaming company to incorporate into their facilities. In May, Tencent (TCEHY) invested $126 million in Glu Mobile. In July, Puzzles and Dragons maker, GungHo Entertainment (GUNGF) announced plans to strike partnerships with smaller third party game developers. In August, Singapore social e-commerce company YuuZoo Corp. (AFC.SI) purchased several gaming assets from Camigo media, a mobile game developer. And just last week, Paris-based, Vivendi (VIVEF), known for possessing enormous cash assets, purchased a minority stake in mobile gaming companies Ubisoft (UBSFF)and Gameloft (GLOFF).

But, which up-and-coming gaming company exhibits the diversity, proven success rate, and market appeal to be the next participant in this growing trend? Tapinator, Inc (TAPM) is certainly a strong candidate. The company has released a steady stream of new content in recent months, including their title, Combo Quest, which was featured as "Free App of the Week" on Apple iOS, in addition to its recognition as the top game in the Adventure and Role Playing categories, as well as a top 10 game overall and top 20 application.

In addition, Tapinator has placed an increased focus on its social casino and chance mechanic games including Video Poker VIP and Dice Mage, which also received recognition as one of iOS's "Best New Games." From 2013 to 2014, mobile casino game spending on iOS increased by 55%, and the market for social casino games in 2015 was estimated at $2.7 billion. These figures are also surging thanks to countries like Australia and the UK entering the fray with real-currency gambling games. Global digital gambling is projected to be a $100 billion industry by 2017.

This all bodes well for Tapinator, as the company's high profile casino games could be on the radar of major casinos looking to broaden the scope of their gaming portfolio. In recent weeks, legislation has moved forward to enable casinos to add more innovative play that goes beyond pure chance mechanics. Additionally, daily fantasy sports games have also broadened their social appeal, as casinos and other establishments have begun housing these types of games, all of which adds even more momentum to an industry already blazing hot.

In other corporate development within the gaming space, Viggle Inc. (VGGL), which trades at .92 per share, made headlines this month by partnering with Sportech PLC (SPO.L). As part of the deal, Viggle will offer MyWinners Fantasy, a daily fantasy sports platform, to customers at Sportech's venues throughout Connecticut. The incorporation of digital fantasy gaming into live venues is becoming increasingly common, and the Viggle/Sportech partnership is just the latest example.

Another mobile technologies company of note is Immersion Corporation (IMMR), trading at 11.54 per share, which specializes in haptic, or touch-sensitive technology. It licenses this technology to other companies for use in their applications. Smartphones throughout China are beginning to use Immersion's software, which is good news for the booming mobile game industry there.

With the digital games industry expected to reach $100 billion in revenues by 2018, mergers and acquisitions should add fuel to the fire by expanding the scope of mobile gaming. TAPM, in particular, profiles as a candidate for involvement in one of these major transactions. Therefore, investors may want to keep tabs on this fast-growing company's recent progress.

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