Playtika, best known for its casino-style mobile games like World Series of Poker and Slotomania, is going public in the US after entrepreneur Shi Yuzhu spent three years trying to get it listed in China. Photo: Shutterstock
Playtika, best known for its casino-style mobile games like World Series of Poker and Slotomania, is going public in the US after entrepreneur Shi Yuzhu spent three years trying to get it listed in China. Photo: Shutterstock
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Video game tycoon behind Playtika seeks US listing for second time after Beijing rejected the casino-style game maker

  • Playtika is going public in the US after its owner, a Chinese entrepreneur, tried for three years to get it listed in China
  • Beijing remains wary of anything to do with gambling or casinos, including the poker and slot machine mobile games made by Playtika

Playtika, best known for its casino-style mobile games like World Series of Poker and Slotomania, is going public in the US after entrepreneur Shi Yuzhu spent three years trying to get it listed in China. Photo: Shutterstock
Playtika, best known for its casino-style mobile games like World Series of Poker and Slotomania, is going public in the US after entrepreneur Shi Yuzhu spent three years trying to get it listed in China. Photo: Shutterstock
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