Mobile Game Developer Playtika Acquires Seriously Digital
L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 27, 2019
Venice-based Seriously Digital Entertainment announced Aug. 26 it was acquired by Israeli mobile game developer Playtika Ltd.
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L.A. Business Journal
AUGUST 27, 2019
Venice-based Seriously Digital Entertainment announced Aug. 26 it was acquired by Israeli mobile game developer Playtika Ltd.
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