Wind Creek Hospitality acquires Seattle-based game developer FlowPlay

December 22, 2021 9:10 PM
  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports
December 22, 2021 9:10 PM
  • Rege Behe, CDC Gaming Reports

Wind Creek Hospitality of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama Wednesday announced the acquisition of FlowPlay. Headquartered in Seattle, FlowPlay is a developer, operator and publisher of online and mobile free-to-play experiences, including Vegas World, Casino World, 7 Seas Casino and Live Game Night Poker.

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“The acquisition of FlowPlay into the PCI Gaming portfolio allows us to build opportunities and economic development in new ways and this provides for our continued growth,” said Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chairwoman and CEO Stephanie A. Bryan in a statement. “We look forward to expanding into this exciting digital space.”

The transaction gives Wind Creek Hospitality proven digital gaming operations and distribution outlets that generate recurring revenues from end-users based on a freemium model, but does not include a Real Money Gaming (RMG) offering. Wind Creek expects to be able to diversify its business and expand customer reach well beyond existing target markets for its land-based casino operations.

“FlowPlay’s digital gaming platforms offer unique and exciting opportunities for integrations with Wind Creek Hospitality properties and the industry more broadly,” said, President and CEO Wind Creek Hospitality President and CEO James Dorris in a statement. “We are excited to bring FlowPlay and its talented game studio team into our expanding portfolio of companies and look forward to the work we can accomplish together.”

FlowPlay co-founder Derrick Morton will continue as president of the new Wind Creek subsidiary. Co-founder Douglas Pearson will maintain his role as chief technology officer.

“FlowPlay and Wind Creek Hospitality hold a shared vision for how technology can strengthen the player experience, especially when it comes to enhancing traditional gaming and entertainment,” said Morton in a statement. “This is a monumental day for our entire FlowPlay team and I’m so proud of everything we’ve done together over the last 15 years. I can’t wait to see what comes next.”