DoubleDown Interactive Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ: DDI) has announced an agreement to acquire WHOW Games GmbH, a social casino developer based in Hamburg, Germany, from Azerion Tech Holding B.V. The acquisition involves an initial consideration of €55 million, with an additional earn-out payment of up to €10 million contingent on performance targets. The acquisition is set to be financed through DoubleDown's cash reserves and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. WHOW Games, known for its strong presence in the European social casino market, particularly in Germany, generated €41.8 million in revenue for calendar year 2024. The acquisition is anticipated to enhance DoubleDown's competitiveness in the German market and create synergy opportunities through combined operational expertise and resources.