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Game Changers: Online Games Match Social and Streaming Media Platforms as Outlet for Friendship and Connection

New Survey from FlowPlay Illustrates Growing Popularity of Games as a Social Activity, Reveals One-Third of Respondents Have Taken In-Game Relationships into the Real World

New Survey from FlowPlay Illustrates Growing Popularity of Games as a Social Activity, Reveals One-Third of Respondents Have Taken In-Game Relationships into the Real World

SEATTLE, Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FlowPlay, creator of one of the most powerful connected gaming platforms, today released findings from its report, The 2020 Social Network: Online Gaming. The survey of more than 1,000 U.S.-based respondents examined the surge in game play and social media consumption amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact virtual games have on the real-world lives of many.

With millions of Americans largely spending their time at home this year, many have turned to online games and social media for much-needed connection. One quarter of respondents stated they rely on online games for social interaction, putting games at the same level as more traditional social media, like LinkedIn (27 percent), TikTok (25 percent) and streaming media (23 percent). Generation Z is the most active when it comes to gaming, with 70 percent playing more games now than they did pre-pandemic. Online games have also become more appealing to new audiences, with 20 percent of non-gamers starting to play online games during COVID-19.

"The games industry at large has experienced incredible growth this year, and at FlowPlay, we've seen an uptick in player numbers, longer session times and overall increased demand," said Derrick Morton, CEO and co-founder, FlowPlay. "Games have always provided a place of connection for people who need a social outlet, and the pandemic has really brought the community aspect of games into the mainstream, across generational divides. Despite being online, games offer players a meaningful way to have fun, meet friends and socialize beyond their social media feeds. This survey reinforced much of what we already suspected: that connected games are exactly what people have needed during this challenging year."

FlowPlay's report, The 2020 Social Network: Online Gaming identified many player benefits that extend into the physical world, including building and strengthening new and existing relationships. One-third of respondents reported making in-game friends that became real world friends, with more than half of Generation Z turning online friends into real-world ones. Notably, it is this social connection that is most appealing to many gamers, with 36 percent of overall respondents and almost half of Generation Z and Millennials most interested in the social community aspect of online games.

The draw of connecting via online games extended into the remote workplace for some as well. One quarter of respondents identified playing online games as a way to connect with their coworkers, with almost half playing these games on a weekly basis.

"We've seen the first-hand impact online games can have in the lives of many: decades-long friendships born out of Vegas World parties and Casino World chats turning into real-life romances," Morton said. "Now, social outlets like online games are needed more than ever, and I'm excited to see the impact gaming will have on building relationships in new areas, like between coworkers."

The survey also revealed new opportunities for the games industry to explore as it works to expand social experiences, especially as many people return to isolation and lockdown restrictions. Almost 20 percent of respondents identified live video as the feature that would make them most interested in playing online games or enticed to choose a new game, while 36% of respondents would consider playing online games with their coworkers if live video was integrated.

To view the full The 2020 Social Network: Online Gaming report and infographic, please visit here.

Survey Methodology
FlowPlay's The 2020 Social Network: Online Gaming survey was administered in November 2020 using an online survey. The survey received 1,047 responses from nationally representative Americans ages 18-65.

About FlowPlay
FlowPlay is the company behind the most powerful connected gaming platform for casual and sports wagering games, virtual worlds and social casinos. A developer, operator and publisher, FlowPlay serves both consumers and businesses with engaging online and mobile free-to-play experiences. Partners turn to FlowPlay for its extensive multiplayer infrastructure, industry-leading monetization rates and proven track record helping businesses launch custom-branded online games. FlowPlay's consumer products include ourWorld, one of the most popular teen virtual worlds, Vegas World, the industry's most engaging multiplayer social casino, and Casino World, the company's most grandiose, interactive and community-driven free-to-play social casino with tycoon gameplay. Together, they have been played by a loyal community of more than 75 million users around the world. FlowPlay dominates a cross-section of industries including online and mobile games, fantasy sports and casinos – consistently creating opportunities in high-growth and emerging markets. Based in Seattle, FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information, visit www.FlowPlay.com or contact [email protected].

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FlowPlay Co-Founders Named Finalists for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award in the Pacific Northwest Region

CEO Derrick Morton and CTO Doug Pearson Join Ranks of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest Region

CEO Derrick Morton and CTO Doug Pearson Join Ranks of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest Region

SEATTLE, April 19, 2019 -- EY today announced that FlowPlay co-founders Derrick Morton and Doug Pearson are finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019 Award in the Pacific Northwest region. Widely considered one of the most prestigious business awards programs in the U.S., the program recognizes entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world. Morton and Pearson were selected as finalists by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special black-tie gala event on Friday, June 14 at the King Street Ballroom & Perch in Seattle, Washington.

For more than 12 years, FlowPlay has consistently grown and evolved under Morton and Pearson's shared leadership. As CEO, Morton guides the business strategy, growth and long-term direction while Pearson leads technology and platform innovation as CTO. Together, the co-founders have established FlowPlay as a stalwart in the online games industry – guiding the business through countless changes in technology and shifts in the market landscape. This finalist nomination cements the entrepreneurs as one of the most enduring and inspiring co-founder duos in the Pacific Northwest, and as true visionaries in the local games industry.

"Working alongside Doug to build this business and build this team has been the honor of my lifetime," Morton said. "Without his technology vision and friendship, this entrepreneurship journey would not have been this successful, rewarding or nearly as fun. It's been an amazing 12 years so far and I can't wait for 12 more."

"This nomination is a validation that we have truly realized our early vision for FlowPlay, which was to create a company and a culture that makes each employee excited to come to work every day," Pearson added. "That vision has grown to include a commitment to the communities around us – the community built within our own office walls, the communities that are fostered within our games, and within the community at large. It has been incredible to witness the impact this vision has had on so many different groups of people throughout the years."

Now in its 33rd year, the program has expanded to recognize business leaders in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries throughout the world.

To learn more about the Pacific Northwest program, please visit www.ey.com/us/eoy/pnw. Join the conversation on social media by following us @EY_EOYUS and using #EOYPNW.

Regional award winners are eligible for consideration for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National competition. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Overall Award winner, will be announced at the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2019. The awards are the culminating event of the Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

About FlowPlay
FlowPlay is the company behind the most powerful immersive gaming platform for casual and sports wagering games, virtual worlds and social casinos. A developer, operator and publisher, FlowPlay serves both consumers and businesses with engaging online and mobile free-to-play experiences. Partners turn to FlowPlay for its extensive multiplayer infrastructure, industry-leading monetization rates and proven track record helping businesses launch custom-branded online games. FlowPlay's consumer products include ourWorld, one of the most popular teen virtual worlds, and Vegas World, the industry's most engaging multiplayer social casino. Together, they have been played by a loyal community of more than 75 million users around the world. FlowPlay dominates a cross-section of industries including online and mobile games, fantasy sports and casinos – consistently creating opportunities in high-growth and emerging markets. Based in Seattle, FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information, visit www.FlowPlay.com or contact [email protected].

About Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Entrepreneur Of The Year®, founded by EY, is the world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs. The program makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global awards program of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 145 cities and more than 60 countries. ey.com/eoy

About EY's Growth Markets Network
EY's worldwide Growth Markets Network is dedicated to serving the changing needs of high-growth companies. For more than 30 years, we've helped many of the world's most dynamic and ambitious companies grow into market leaders. Whether working with international mid-cap companies or early stage, venture-backed businesses, our professionals draw upon their extensive experience, insight and global resources to help your business succeed. For more information, please visit us at ey.com/gm or follow news on Twitter @EY_Growth.

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EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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FlowPlay to Bring Inaugural U.S. Haxe Summit to Seattle

Conference Will Promote Education and Exploration of Haxe Platform for Software and Game Developers this Spring

Conference Will Promote Education and Exploration of Haxe Platform for Software and Game Developers this Spring

SEATTLE, Feb. 5, 2018 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced the company will host the inaugural U.S. Haxe Summit in partnership with the Haxe Foundation. The three-day event will take place in Seattle May 3-5, and offers developers a deep dive into Haxe, an open source, cross-platform toolkit that provides access to all mainstream platforms natively. The technology is growing in adoption worldwide and is currently used by thousands of developers across several industries. This conference provides the first official opportunity for Haxe developers to network with other industry professionals in the U.S., and will cater to all audience levels with beginner, intermediate and advanced sessions.

Through a combination of sessions, workshops and panel discussions, attendees will hear how to build games, applications and frameworks across several industries including gaming and entertainment. The lineup of speakers and industry experts will give attendees a sneak peek into new and interesting Haxe projects, deliver hands-on learning experiences and provide introductory sessions to those new to the technology.

"Since releasing Haxe, we have developed a dedicated, open-source community and ecosystem that continues to further the development of the core technology, toolkit and libraries," said Nicolas Cannasse, creator of Haxe. "We are looking forward to promoting the power of Haxe in the United States for the first time, among new and existing connections. This event will help raise awareness and further expand the Haxe community, and engage developers from multiple industries in discussions about how they are leveraging and growing the technology."

Full details about the US Haxe Summit 2018 include:

Date: May 3-5, 2018.
Location: The Hilton Seattle Downtown, 1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.
Tickets: Early bird attendee pass pricing will be available until March 1. All tickets can be purchased on the website.
Call for Speakers: The call for speakers is open until the end of February and proposals can be submitted on the website.

"Our company truly believes in the power of the Haxe codebase, and we recently invested in it directly with a transition of 1.4 million lines of our core platform to the language," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "As a sponsor and host of the event, we hope to help educate U.S. developers about Haxe's state-of-the-art cross-platform capabilities, expand its open-source community and support the Haxe Foundation and its long-term development."

For more information about sponsoring the conference, please reach out to [email protected] or visit https://summit.haxe.org/us/2018/#partners.

About The Haxe Foundation
The Haxe Foundation was created in 2012 to fund Haxe's long-term development and provide assistance to developers and companies using the toolkit. The organization supports Haxe's entire open source programming ecosystem and core technologies to enable growth of its source code and programming library. Backed by strategic partners, supporters and contributors, the Haxe Foundation organizes events and user groups to bolster the open source community and provide guidance for companies looking to evaluate Haxe as a potential solution. For more information, visit www.haxe.org/foundation/ or reach out to [email protected].

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FlowPlay Completes Major Cross-Platform Overhaul, Transitions 1.4 Million Lines of Code to Haxe for Vegas World Relaunch

Use of Open-Source Development Technology Serves as Case Study for Thousands of Games Facing Flash's Impending Shuttering

Use of Open-Source Development Technology Serves as Case Study for Thousands of Games Facing Flash's Impending Shuttering

SEATTLE, Dec. 12, 2017 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced the completion of an extensive overhaul of the company's flagship social casino game, Vegas World. The relaunch follows nearly eighteen months of engineering work focused on improving key elements of the user interface including the conversion of all graphics from vector to bitmaps and rebuilding the client-side application to transform the front-end technology. The effort included the transition of 1.4 million lines of code from a Flash-based codebase to Haxe, in the largest ever project to leverage the open-source, cross-platform development technology.

After years of speculation, Adobe officially announced in July that it will no longer support Flash technology by the end of 2020. Once considered the foremost development solution for the casual games industry, Flash has fallen out of favor in recent years, particularly as mobile use has grown. Today, the thousands of casual games that remain on Flash are in danger of vanishing alongside the sunsetting browser plugin. As new platforms launch, development technologies evolve, and the rapid shift to mobile continues, FlowPlay's approach to relaunching Vegas World provides a case study for other Flash developers looking for a long-term, cross-platform solution to ensure the future viability of their games.

"FlowPlay embarked on a tremendous undertaking with the complete transition of 1.4 million lines of code. The official relaunch of Vegas World not only marks years of work by FlowPlay's engineering team, but also a major milestone for Haxe given the scale of the project and broad utilization of the toolkit," said Nicolas Cannasse, creator of Haxe. "FlowPlay's contributions to the Haxe community based on the Vegas World project are invaluable and can pave the way for other developers that will use Haxe to make the leap away from Flash over the next two years."

Prior to selecting Haxe, FlowPlay completed a rigorous evaluation process where the company assessed many of today's most popular game development solutions including Unity and JavaScript/HTML5. In addition to the unique value proposition of being open-source, Haxe's robust cross-platform capabilities – allowing the use of a single codebase to natively target web, mobile, and other platforms – were unmatched. Most critically, however, was the capability to maintain the infrastructure while retaining the ability to serve FlowPlay's community of millions of Vegas World players that largely prefer to engage through the desktop experience but welcome on-the-go access via mobile.

"What differentiates Vegas World from other social casinos, and other casual games more broadly, is our focus on a community experience. An essential element of that is the ability to have seamless, platform-agnostic access for players to connect with friends in Vegas World in real-time, regardless from which platform either player enters," said Doug Pearson, CTO at FlowPlay. "Haxe is the only solution available today that allowed us to stay true to the mission to put the needs of our community first, and the years of engineering energy culminating in this relaunch were well worth the effort."

While FlowPlay maintains a PC-first strategy for Vegas World, the company continues to expand further into mobile to maintain a cross-platform presence, bring a diverse set of offerings to market, and reach new audiences. The Haxe codebase has allowed for the launch of new mobile titles including Vegas World Slots, available now for iOS and Android devices, with Vegas World Casino coming in January.

"Creating a truly cross-platform experience for a massively multiplayer online game is a huge endeavor. Thousands of people are playing Vegas World at any given time, to connect, chat, and gift in-game goods, and they ultimately do not care about the client technology, just the experience and ability to play how, when, and where they want to," said Craig Robinson, VP of Mobile at FlowPlay. "While this transition was certainly critical to the sustainability of Vegas World in terms of Flash no longer being a viable technology, our approach and use of Haxe has set FlowPlay up for success as a social casino, casual games, and mobile developer for years to come, ready to take on whatever the industry brings."

Following significant contributions to the Haxe open-source community, FlowPlay also recently became a strategic partner of the Haxe Foundation which aims to fund the long-term development of the toolkit. Through this partnership, the company will support game developers looking to evaluate the technology as a potential solution and contribute to the evolution of the open-source platform.

As an extension of the partnership, FlowPlay will host the inaugural US Haxe Summit from May 3-5, 2018 at the Seattle Hilton. More details will be announced in the coming months.

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FlowPlay Joins Forces with Dragonchain™ to Bring Blockchain to Social Games Industry

Company Invests in Disney Spinout, Explores Cryptocurrency Offerings for Current and Future Games

Company Invests in Disney Spinout, Explores Cryptocurrency Offerings for Current and Future Games

SEATTLE, Nov. 15, 2017 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced its strategic alliance with Dragonchain, the open-source blockchain platform originally developed at Disney. On the heels of its investment in Dragonchain's Initial Coin Offering (ICO), FlowPlay plans to license and leverage the company's blockchain technology to develop an in-game monetization platform for casual social games. In addition to integrating blockchain into its current game suite, FlowPlay is exploring further opportunities to create and power games with cryptocurrency.

Blockchain has quickly become one of the most promising technological breakthroughs in secure item transfers across many industries and is poised to revolutionize the $109 billion gaming space (Newzoo). Blockchain and cryptocurrencies are a natural fit for the games industry, which is often fueled by early adoption of emerging technologies, and the need to enhance player experiences to remain competitive. Through the addition of a blockchain platform, game developers can increase security and transparency for their players, and eventually promote the universal exchange of in-game digital goods across the entire gaming ecosystem.

"Dragonchain and its technologies have the potential to make a huge impact in the games industry by introducing a simple and secure way for players to earn and trade cryptocurrency through a decentralized blockchain system," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "With the technology's roots in loyalty and rewards programs, we see several key areas of our business that can be enhanced and expanded through the Dragonchain platform."

"Dragonchain was developed to provide companies with an easy-to-use blockchain platform that allows users to retain complete control of their data, providing a level of security not available in any other platform on the market," said Eileen Quenin, President of the Dragonchain Foundation and Vice President of Strategic Partnerships with Dragonchain, Inc. "By using our turnkey solution, FlowPlay is breaking ground in bringing cryptocurrency to an industry that traditionally deals exclusively in virtual goods. FlowPlay's implementation of blockchain will set an example for companies in their space looking to optimize their businesses through cryptocurrency in the future."

In a multi-billion-dollar industry where players spend nearly as much money in games as they do outside of them, developers are faced with the challenge of creating a secure platform that supports the fair trade of virtual goods. Many gaming companies are failing to eliminate risks for their player communities and effectively compete with others that provide sophisticated payment options. The use of blockchain technology within a gaming platform will limit security vulnerabilities, boost the potential for virtual economies and give game developers the control they need to adapt to an evolving landscape.

"We are a platform company at our core, and as such are constantly looking for new ways to innovate and enhance the experience of our community of players around the world," Morton said. "By strengthening our monetization platform with blockchain, we are exploring ways for our players to earn freely tradeable cryptocurrency in-game and use those rewards as tradable goods, to redeem for cash or in a variety of other ways."

FlowPlay will solidify its uses for Dragonchain's platform across its suite of games in the coming year.

About Dragonchain
Dragonchain simplifies the integration of real business applications on a blockchain and provides features such as easy integration, protection of business data and operations, currency agnosticism, and multi-currency support. The company also provides professional services to build-out development and successful tokenization ecosystems with long term value utilizing an incubation model. Please visit and contact us at https://dragonchain.com/, [email protected]

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FlowPlay Partners with RAVE Foundation to Bring 500 Local Kids to Seattle Sounders FC Match on July 23

Donation From Seattle-Based Video Game Developer Will Provide Hundreds of Soccer Balls to Seattle Area Kids in Need

Donation From Seattle-Based Video Game Developer Will Provide Hundreds of Soccer Balls to Seattle Area Kids in Need

SEATTLE, July 21, 2017 -- RAVE Foundation, the official charitable arm of Seattle Sounders FC, has a new faithful partner in local Emerald City-based immersive games developer, FlowPlay. The company is supporting RAVE's community outreach efforts through a combined charitable donation and sponsorship, providing game day tickets for 500 local youth to attend the July 23 Sounders match as they take on the San Jose Earthquakes. Along with this effort, FlowPlay is also supporting RAVE's ONE Ball program by providing funds for the purchase of 400 soccer balls, which will be gifted to kids throughout the greater Puget Sound community in need of a high-quality soccer ball.

"Over the last four years, our foundation has worked to instill leadership, inclusion, health, and empowerment through the game of soccer in our communities with the support and collaboration of local organizations," said Ashley Fosberg, Executive Director of the RAVE Foundation. "FlowPlay's donation is helping broaden our mission of removing barriers to participation on and off the field with the simple gift of a soccer ball and, in this case, the gift of experiencing the excitement of a Sounders match first-hand."

RAVE Foundation worked closely with area Boys & Girls Clubs of America to ensure the 500 tickets were provided to a diverse set of youth from a variety of communities, many of which have never had the opportunity to attend a Sounders FC match. The company's donation to the ONE Ball program will support RAVE's goal to provide every kid a soccer ball who needs one and target communities in need to foster a culture of inclusive, free play, pick-up, pop-up soccer. FlowPlay staff will also be involved, as 100 employees and family members will be decked out in Rave Green to cheer on the MLS Champions at the July 23 match.

"At FlowPlay, we are passionate about supporting the community around us and providing resources to help the next generation become engaged citizens," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "We couldn't think of a better way to do this than through partnering with RAVE, and we know our donation will make a notable impact on continuing their mission of using soccer to empower all kids in the community to be inclusive, healthy, safe, and active."

Kick-off for Sunday's game is scheduled for 7:30pm PT on Sunday, July 23 at CenturyLink Field. Fans are encouraged to use #itonlytakesoneball and #SFCcommunity across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to cheer on the Sounders, RAVE Foundation, and the attending youths.

About RAVE Foundation
The RAVE Foundation, the official charitable arm of Seattle Sounders, was founded in 2013 to serve the greater Puget Sound community. Its mission: To build small, accessible soccer fields in urban areas that provide free play to shape young citizens, strengthen communities and encourage physical activity which empowers and inspires children and removes barriers to participation both on and off the field.

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FlowPlay Expands Social Casino White-Label Platform with Introduction of Industry's First Social Sports Betting Solution

New White-Label Solution Leverages Free-to-Play Mechanics to Unlock Online Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

New White-Label Solution Leverages Free-to-Play Mechanics to Unlock Online Sports Betting Market in the U.S.

SAN DIEGO, April 27, 2017 -- GiGse – FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced the launch of the social casino industry's first social sports white-label solution. Powered by Sportradar's peerless data and statistics and debuting at GiGse, the new solution gives businesses of all kinds – from fantasy sports operators to major brands – the opportunity to quickly and easily enter the burgeoning online sports betting industry. Especially built for the U.S. market where real-money gambling online is illegal and unregulated in nearly all forms, FlowPlay's platform leverages free-to-play mechanics. Through this regulation-free approach, FlowPlay is granting partners access to a variety of free-to-play fantasy sports offerings such as daily fantasy sports (DFS), real-time betting experiences, and traditional sportsbooks.

While the recent rise of DFS has caused an influx of consumer awareness and interest in online sports betting, it remains a niche product with significant regulatory hurdles. Today, 90 percent of the DFS industry is controlled by the two largest entities (Juniper Research) and the operating model is only considered legal in 10 out of 50 states with regulatory fees costing upwards of $1 million in each. FlowPlay is closing the gap between consumer demand and regulation by leveraging similar free-to-play mechanics as the $4.4 billion social casino market (Eilers), which provide a viable revenue model for businesses and brands of all sizes. Since launching its sports business unit in late 2014, FlowPlay's social sports games now bring in multi-million dollar revenues into the company. FlowPlay also remains the only social casino developer to provide social sports offerings to its player base, now opening its highly-monetizing games to partners.

"Businesses today face a regulatory minefield when it comes to online sports betting that simply does not apply to free-to-play games," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Our white-label platform provides companies with the technology and infrastructure they need to successfully, and legally, begin taking advantage of the emerging fantasy sports betting market."

"FlowPlay is the first casual games company that we have partnered with," said Dr. Laila Mintas, Deputy President at Sportradar US. "We were looking for a company that could really take our peerless breadth and depth of statistics and really bring it to life through some innovative products. FlowPlay's social sports offerings really are securing some exciting levels of engagement and we know that they will continue to develop new ways that will allow U.S. fans to get closer to the sports they love here in the U.S."

FlowPlay's white-label platform is available as both an out-of-the-box solution, allowing businesses to quickly and easily bring social casino games to market, as well as a flexible solution for custom-branded offerings. Through the social sports solution, partners also have the opportunity to launch games based on real-time or historical statistics for players and teams across all major college and professional sports leagues.

Key features of the platform include:

Truly Cross-Platform Player Experiences: Massively multiplayer gameplay and chat functionality allows thousands of players to chat and play together simultaneously across all platforms including desktop, tablet and mobile at any given time – increasing engagement rates and improving player loyalty.
Synchronized Launches and Upgrades Across All Platforms and Devices: One of the most technically complex social gaming products on the market, FlowPlay's platform leverages one core codebase allowing launches and deployment of new updates across all popular platforms and devices to occur in near real-time.
Industry-Leading Monetization & Retention: FlowPlay's proven monetization methods consistently exceed industry standards for average revenue per daily active user (ARPDAU) and player retention rates, secured through highly-social features spanning a unique combination of in-game items and sharing functionality.
Extensive Payment Integrations & Analytics: More than 20 different integrations with domestic and international payment providers are available, along with an extensive analytics dashboard featuring up to 300 metrics to evaluate user acquisition activities, ensure steady growth, and identify new monetization opportunities.

GiGse is taking place April 26-28 in San Diego, CA. At the event, Morton will be speaking in a roundtable session titled, "The Social Casino Surgery," on Thursday, April 27 @ 3:00pm PT where several leading business-to-business social casino providers will discuss the state of the industry and best practices for leveraging white-label social casino technologies.

For more information on FlowPlay's white-label platform and social sports betting capabilities, contact [email protected].

About GiGse
GiGse takes place on April 26-28 at the Marriott Marquis Marina in San Diego, CA. For several years, GiGse has established itself at the forefront of gaming trends across the North American region and is nestled among the tech and start-up wonderland that is San Diego. The event brings together the gaming community to discuss innovation, future technology, digital disruption, emerging gaming channels, content and new casino concepts through a vibrant collection of talks and demonstrations. As GiGse has evolved over the years, so has our parallel industry content and peripheral technology audience, and we are always looking for exciting digital, sensory and millennial led concepts for the gaming sector to embrace. To find out more about GiGse, please visit www.gigse.com.

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FlowPlay Donates $60,000 to Washington's Technology Access Foundation Academy

Funds Designated to Build a State-of-the-Art Design and Engineering Lab for Diverse Group of Middle and High School STEM Students

Funds Designated to Build a State-of-the-Art Design and Engineering Lab for Diverse Group of Middle and High School STEM Students

SEATTLE, Feb. 23, 2017 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced a $60,000 donation to the Technology Access Foundation (TAF) Academy as part of the company's 10-year anniversary celebration. FlowPlay's contribution is allocated for the development of The Lighthouse Design & Engineering Lab, one of three new start-of-the-art labs being constructed during TAF's 2017 campus expansion. The lab will support TAF Academy's larger mission to prepare every student for college and life through a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum, providing innovative educational experiences to many students whom otherwise would lack the opportunity.

Part of Federal Way Public Schools, TAF Academy is a 6-12 public neighborhood school serving a diverse student body made up of nearly 70 percent minority students and half that qualify for Free and Reduced (FRE) meals. With the goal of enlisting students as active participants in their education and cultivating an awareness of their broader role in the world, TAF sustains a 95 percent graduation rate with 100 percent of graduating seniors accepted into college. In just eight years of operation, TAF Academy has garnered attention on both district and national levels, winning numerous state and national awards for excellence and innovation.

"Partnerships with companies like FlowPlay that share our values have been critical in helping us continue to achieve our mission and serve students over the past 20 years," said Trish Dziko, executive director of TAF Academy. "The work our students will put into the Lighthouse lab's creation will provide a memorable, hands-on learning experience. The involvement of FlowPlay's team during the process is also giving students a valuable opportunity to access networking and mentoring among successful professionals from our local technology industry."

The Lighthouse Design & Engineering Lab will provide students with an open, collaborative learning community that is fully equipped with first-class tools and software including a 3D printer, laser cutter, microscopes for DNA barcoding, video production tools, carpentry tools and more. Students will use these tools and software to explore next generation projects such as interactive architecture, wearable technology and sustainable city designs. The lab will be designed and installed by TAF middle and high school students with support from the FlowPlay staff.

"Promoting STEM education has always been an important cause at FlowPlay, and we're continuously looking for partners that are dedicated to making technology more accessible for all students," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "The TAF Academy has made a real, positive difference for hundreds of kids, and working side by side with their students is the perfect way to celebrate our company's 10-year anniversary. We are eager to get started with them and hope our contribution will help inspire Washington's future engineers and designers."

For more information about partnering with TAF, visit: http://techaccess.org/partners/.

About the Technology Access Foundation Academy
TAF Academy is a fully accredited, award-winning 6-12th grade neighborhood public school, managed in partnership between the Federal Way school district and Technology Access Foundation (TAF). TAF Academy provides a rigorous and relevant learning environment rooted in project-based learning practices for today's college-bound student. The school serves a diverse student population in a historically low-performing area, and encourages participation by female and ethnic minority students who typically have been underrepresented in STEM fields. It offers STEM industry immersion, college and career readiness and technology education. Currently, 95% of TAF Academy students graduate on-time, with 100% of the graduates accepted into college. For five years in a row, the Center for Educational Effectiveness has awarded TAF Academy with a "School of Distinction" award, noting it to be one of the top 5% highest improving schools in WA state for increased reading and math achievement. For more information about TAF Academy, visit http://tafacademy.techaccess.org/ or contact [email protected].

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FlowPlay Celebrates 10 Years of Creating Immersive Games and Online Communities, Building a Passionate Company Culture

From Startup to Industry Heavyweight, Company Marks Major Milestone and Continued Growth with $60,000 Donation to STEM Education

From Startup to Industry Heavyweight, Company Marks Major Milestone and Continued Growth with $60,000 Donation to STEM Education

SEATTLE, Feb. 23, 2017 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today marked the company's 10-year anniversary, celebrating a decade of passion, innovation and community. Since its founding, more than 75 million people worldwide have been touched by FlowPlay's massively multiplayer games, which foster deep connections between players and cultivate passionate online communities. In commemoration of the milestone, FlowPlay announced a $60,000 donation to the Technology Access Foundation (TAF) Academy to support the future of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Washington state.

FlowPlay was co-founded by CEO Derrick Morton and CTO Doug Pearson under a community-first philosophy – which is evident across the company's values and its products. FlowPlay has maintained its philosophy, even amidst shifting market landscapes, digital transformations, and a video games industry often characterized by extremely demanding working conditions. Starting out with $7.2 million in angel and Series A funding, FlowPlay achieved profitability within its first few years and continues to grow, currently employing more than 60 people. Since launching its flagship social casino game Vegas World in 2012, FlowPlay's 200 percent year-over-year growth has led to inclusion on numerous fastest growing company lists, including raking as 10th in Washington state on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. The company ranked 232 nationally, and was the only video game company in Washington to make the list.

"As entrepreneurs, we set out with big ideas and ambitions, but little certainty about the reality of our long-term viability," Morton said. "There were many challenges along the way, but Doug and I were passionate about the vision and remained determined to see the company through. Reaching profitability in 2010 was a huge milestone for our company, as is reaching our 10-year anniversary, which is something only a handful of startups achieve. We really credit our success to FlowPlay's company culture and the commitment to success that runs deep among every one of our employees."

"From a technical perspective, building FlowPlay's platform was a tremendous undertaking, one that required an investment of more than two years and millions of our initial startup dollars," Pearson said. "We wanted to take the appropriate steps that would ensure our platform was flexible enough to withstand market changes and adapt to advancing technologies and trends. The passion our team put into creating our technology continues to pay off on a yearly, monthly and even daily basis as we build out our mobile and white-label businesses, and leverage the technology to enter new markets."

FlowPlay's history of innovation, growth and community is defined by key milestones including:

NOVEMBER 2006 – Founded, combining Derrick's business acumen and vision in the digital entertainment industry with Doug's deep technology development expertise and a mutual passion for games.
FEBRUARY 2008 – Alaskan Way office opens, welcoming the company's first 15 employees.
APRIL 2008 – Launch of ourWorld as the first virtual world for tweens, breaking the mold for social, online games for kids.
NOVEMBER 2010 – FlowPlay achieves profitability and crosses 5 million users two years after launching ourWorld. Hits first profitable month with 23 percent month-over-month revenue growth, validating corporate vision for creating online communities merging Flash games with social communities.
OCTOBER 2012 – Vegas World launches, expanding the company's platform to enter the social casino market with the industry's first free-to-play massively multiplayer online game (MMO).
MAY 2013 – Vegas World community takes on a life of its own, as players begin to develop deep friendships, romantic relationships and support systems that live on and off the screen. More than 1 million players now make up the Vegas World community and the first virtual couple gets married in real life.
NOVEMBER 2013 – FlowPlay releases white-label, enabling major brand partners to tap into the Vegas World model for custom branded social casino games.
JULY 2014 – New Pioneer Square office location opens to accommodate growth, featuring a meditation room, workout space and gym equipment, full bar, game room and collaborative, open floor plan.
DECEMBER 2014 – Philanthropic program kicks off, with an in-game fundraising program in support of Girlstart, a non-profit dedicated to increasing girls' interest and engagement in STEM. Effort receives enthusiastic participation from the Vegas World community and helps raise $26,000 for the cause.
JANUARY 2015 – FlowPlay enters the fantasy sports industry with launch of its first social sports wagering game, Vegas World Sportsbook. Company recognizes the market potential as daily fantasy sports (DFS) rises to popularity in the U.S., and eventually grows suite of offerings to include five sports-themed, free-to-play games including 5 Card Draft and Dynasty Football.
DECEMBER 2015 – Vegas World tops social casino charts, achieving the highest monetization rates on desktop as part of the $4.4 billion social casino industry, according to statistics reported by SuperData Research.
FEBRUARY 2017 – FlowPlay celebrates 10 years and gives $60,000 to TAF Academy, raising its total philanthropic contributions to more than $200,000.

"FlowPlay is one of those rare companies that places employees as a top priority while growing profitably in a brutally competitive market," said Michael Schutzler, CEO of Washington Technology Industry Association and FlowPlay board member. "FlowPlay is a valuable asset in Seattle's online gaming ecosystem. They are inventive, successful, and a super fun place to work."

One of the key tenets that separates FlowPlay from other technology companies, particularly in the games industry, is its emphasis on helping staff find fulfillment and a positive work-life balance. With less than 5 percent employee turnover in the company's decade in business, FlowPlay's lack of a management layer and unconventional perks like two work from home days each week, has cultivated an engaged and loyal workforce. As the company looks forward to its next 10 years, its team plans to continue innovating in existing and emerging markets and grow the staff, while staying true to its roots of nurturing community inside its walls and within its products.

About FlowPlay

FlowPlay is the company behind the most powerful immersive gaming platform for casual and sports wagering games, virtual worlds and social casinos. A developer, operator and publisher, FlowPlay serves both consumers and businesses with engaging online and mobile free-to-play experiences. Partners turn to FlowPlay for its extensive multiplayer infrastructure, industry-leading monetization rates and proven track record helping businesses launch custom-branded online games. FlowPlay's consumer products include ourWorld, one of the most popular teen virtual worlds, and Vegas World, the industry's most engaging multiplayer social casino. Together, they have been played by a loyal community of more than 75 million users around the world. FlowPlay dominates a cross-section of industries including online and mobile games, fantasy sports and casinos – consistently creating opportunities in high-growth and emerging markets. Based in Seattle, FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information, visit www.FlowPlay.com or contact [email protected].

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Collectible Card Game Fans Draft Their Decks in Dynasty Football, Online Strategy Card Game from FlowPlay

Creator of the Most Robust Set of Free-to-Play Social Sports Wagering Games Invites Players to the Gridiron for Head-to-Head Card Matches

Creator of the Most Robust Set of Free-to-Play Social Sports Wagering Games Invites Players to the Gridiron for Head-to-Head Card Matches

SEATTLE, Nov. 1, 2016 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced the launch of Dynasty Football, an online fantasy football strategy card game. Created for fantasy football fans and collectible card game enthusiasts alike, Dynasty Football combines the real-world stats and player drafting mechanics of fantasy football with the excitement of head-to-head card matches. As the fifth social sports wagering game from FlowPlay, Dynasty Football rounds out the industry's most robust suite of free-to-play fantasy sports-based games.

Fans get ready to dominate the league, crush the competition and become a legend at DynastyFootball.com. Also be sure to check out the gameplay trailer at bit.ly/DynastyFootballGameplay.

Players draft their decks from a set of more than 350 cards in this fast-paced, head-to-head card game designed to simulate a virtual football game. Just like football, the goal is to advance the ball toward the opponent's end zone and score a touchdown. Using 30-card offensive and defensive decks, players devise strategies to build an unstoppable passing offense or the ultimate shutdown defense.

Secure a winning record in Dynasty Football by mastering the gameplay features, including:

Build a Team: Essential in the drafting of 7-card hands, Player cards feature a Fantasy Value based on the player's real-world stats from the 2015 season. Cards span offensive and defensive positions such as Quarterback and Defensive Lineman.
Win a Down: Similar to rock-paper-scissors, each player position trumps one position, is neutral to another, and it trumped by a third position. The winning formula is simple – if the Player card trumps the opponent's card, the down is won. If the two cards are neutral, the higher Fantasy Value triumphs.
Make a Big Play: If the Player card both trumps and has higher Fantasy Value than the opponent's, a Big Play results. On offense this means double the yard gain, while on defense this means a loss of yards for the offense.
Power Up: Power cards represent game-changing plays, abilities and strategies such as interceptions, timeouts and formations.
Expand the Bench: By winning games and completing daily challenges, players earn virtual currency to purchase new card packs.

"Collectible card games have become increasingly popular over the last two years, and we saw an opportunity to bring our expertise in casual fantasy sports games to this growing market," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Dynasty Football brings together the fun of fantasy and strategy of digital card games into a one-of-a-kind, social experience."

FlowPlay is the definitive leader in social sports wagering, with the industry's most robust set of free-to-play fantasy sports-based games. Dynasty Football joins FlowPlay's suite of titles alongside Vegas World Sports Book, 5 Card Draft, All Star Daily Fantasy and Ready Set Bet. All games can be played in FlowPlay's flagship massively multiplayer online game (MMO), Vegas World.

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Ready Set Bet Kicks Off This Football Season, Offers Fans Real-Time Sports Betting Experience

FlowPlay Launches New Social Sports Game Offering Players Live Gameplay During Their Favorite Sporting Events

FlowPlay Launches New Social Sports Game Offering Players Live Gameplay During Their Favorite Sporting Events

SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2016 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced the launch of its first real-time sports betting game for the start of the 2016 professional football season. The free-to-play game, Ready Set Bet, allows players to get in on the action of their favorite sport and bet on plays in real-time, breaking the barriers of current daily fantasy sports (DFS) offerings. Available in FlowPlay's flagship social casino, Vegas World, players can place a bet on any drive in progress during all live professional football games, with the chance to win a virtual payout after each completed drive.

With 57.4 million North Americans projected to play fantasy sports this year (FSTA), fans are eager to become a part of the game and make predictions on the plays that lead their favorite teams to victory. While traditional fantasy sports experiences only allow fans to hand pick their 'perfect' team, there are very few legal alternatives that allow for more frequent bets and on more than just game outcomes. With live sports viewership and the popularity of fantasy play both growing (FSTA), fans are beginning to seek out these alternative options that allow them to place bets as the game unfolds.

"The current landscape of fantasy football in the U.S. allows for weekly, at most daily options to place sports bets. Armchair quarterbacks everywhere now have a third option to make proposition bets in real-time as they watch games live," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "While the pay-off may not be real-money, Ready Set Bet does leave plenty of room for bragging rights and, for the first time, truly connects fantasy friends from around the world in one place online to also brag in real-time."

Ready Set Bet offers gameplay betting based on the current drive or play for professional sports leagues, currently including football and baseball. Players can join at any point during a live game to place their bet as innings or drives take place. Bets are paid out with virtual currency and points are determined throughout the game, with the player with the most points at the end of the game declared the winner. One feature that sets Ready Set Bet apart from other betting tools are 'lightning bets,' which encourage players to bet on rapid gameplay situations that pop up throughout a game such as a fourth and short ruling or a challenge on the field. Originally launched as an exclusive preview for the Richard Sherman Celebrity Softball Game, Ready Set Bet will expand to include all professional sports as they are in season.

To calculate the outcome of gameplay, FlowPlay created a proprietary algorithm determining odds based on hundreds of thousands of situational data points for each sport. Ready Set Bet is the latest example of FlowPlay's innovation in the social sport space, based on the company's industry leading suite of offerings including All Star Daily Fantasy, 5 Card Draft and Vegas World Sportsbook. All free-to-play sports betting games are playable at VegasWorld.com.

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Vegas World Players Unite to Give Back to U.S. Veterans

Latest FlowPlay In-Game Charity Fundraiser Raises $20,000 to Support Homes for Our Troops

SEATTLE, July 28, 2016 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced that its most recent in-game giving campaign resulted in a donation of $20,000 for Homes for Our Troops, a non-profit organization that provides Veterans with mortgage-free specially adapted homes to help them readjust into society. More than 30,000 players in FlowPlay's flagship social casino Vegas World participated in the month-long campaign, which was designed to help fund construction of new homes for U.S. Veterans.

Since early 2015, FlowPlay has tapped into its dedicated player base to conduct numerous in-game fundraising campaigns, raising a total of nearly $100,000 for non-profits. The campaigns have supported a range of causes, including STEM education for young girls and free transportation to treatment appointments for cancer patients. The Homes for Our Troops fundraiser reached the milestone of more than 600,000 uniquely branded Vegas World charms purchased to date for non-profit fundraising.

"When FlowPlay approached our organization to host a fundraiser, we were happy to have them on board," said Monica Sweeney, Community Fundraising Coordinator. "Their support will assist us in providing severely injured Veterans with specially adapted homes, allowing them to regain their independence and rebuild their lives."

As a result of a month-long campaign that kicked off over the July Fourth holiday weekend, players purchased more than 100,000 exclusive home-themed charms, for which 100 percent of the proceeds were donated directly to Homes for Our Troops. Coming together to support a great cause, the Vegas World community created more than 700 in-game parties requiring the purchase of the branded charm to participate.

"From the start of this campaign, we knew the Vegas World community was going to fully embrace this cause, as it was one our players have repeatedly expressed a passion for," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "The ongoing support and enthusiasm from our players drives us to continue partnering with great organziations like Homes for Our Troops to help rebuild the lives of those who serve and protect our country."

To learn how to get involved or donate to Homes for Our Troops, please visit: https://www.hfotusa.org/get-involved/support_our_mission/

About FlowPlay

About Homes for Our Troops

Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds specially adapted, mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Most of these veterans have sustained life-altering injuries including multiple limb amputations, partial or full paralysis, and/or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). These homes restore some of the freedom and independence our Veterans sacrificed while defending our country, and enable them to focus on their family, recovery, and rebuilding their lives. Since its founding in 2004, nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to HFOT has gone directly to our program services for veterans. HFOT builds these homes where the Veteran chooses to live, and continues its relationship with the Veterans after home delivery to assist them with rebuilding their lives. For more information visit www.hfotusa.org.

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OpenFL Founder Joshua Granick Joins FlowPlay in Platform Development Role

Bringing More Than 20 Years of Industry Experience, Granick Will Make First Appearance as FlowPlay's Scientist-in-Residence During Casual Connect USA Panel

Bringing More Than 20 Years of Industry Experience, Granick Will Make First Appearance as FlowPlay's Scientist-in-Residence During Casual Connect USA Panel

SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, 2016 -- CASUAL CONNECT USA -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced the appointment of OpenFL founder and managing director Joshua Granick as scientist-in-residence. In this platform development and evangelist role, Granick will work to support the growth and evolution of FlowPlay's platform, while continuing to support OpenFL as managing director. Seattle-based FlowPlay recently transitioned its mobile products to OpenFL, and plans to transfer its entire gaming portfolio and future development to the engine.

Backed by more than 20 years of deep developer experience, Granick has held roles spanning major corporations including Intel, HP/Palm and Blackberry, as well as numerous independent game studios. Driven by a passion for development and problem-solving, Granick created OpenFL to improve the quality of immersive experiences and accelerate development time for companies building 2D projects. Going forward, his work with OpenFL will include spearheading new features and serving as a strategic adviser for the more than 300,000 mobile game developers using the open-source, cross-platform engine.

"Thousands of games, technologies and industries are already using OpenFL, and it's a perfect fit to enable FlowPlay's future development plans," Granick said. "By transitioning to OpenFL, FlowPlay has increased the versatility of the company's multiplayer platform while accelerating development times and freeing up more resources to focus on new innovation. I'm eager to become a part of that process and help raise awareness on how OpenFL can help other developers in the casual games industry."

OpenFL uses the Haxe compiler to create HTML5, Flash and native Android, iOS, Windows, Mac or Linux games. OpenFL can also be used for console targets, including PS4, Xbox One and Wii U. The open-source framework is continually growing based on the innovations from a dedicated community of developers who work to strengthen its code and ease-of-use. While primarily designed for 2D game development, the engine can be used across a variety of applications to make it the most flexible codebase to build games on. FlowPlay's transition to the engine will demonstrate the flexibility and performance capabilities OpenFL can enable for the broader casual gaming industry.

"OpenFL and the open-source community created an engine that produces the quality, speed and versatility other engines cannot replicate or compete against," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Granick took the time to build an engine for developers and by developers, and offers the industry an intuitive solution to handle the many challenges game creators face on a daily basis. He is an important addition to our team as we look to expand and advance our gaming platform."

Granick will be speaking at Casual Connect USA in San Francisco on a panel Wednesday, July 20 at 11:00am PDT titled, "From Haxe to Unity – What Engines and Code Should Be Powering Your Game." The panel will also feature John Eliot, Technical Director at Unity Technologies, Oleg Pridiuk, Evangelist at King, and will be moderated by Craig Robinson, VP Mobile Games at FlowPlay.

To learn more about OpenFL and how to implement or contribute to the engine development, visit http://www.openfl.org/.

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FlowPlay Launches Ready Set Bet: Celebrity Softball Edition To Give Fans Real-Time Fantasy Sports Experience for Richard Sherman Celebrity Softball Game

Company Offers Sneak Peek at Upcoming Free-to-Play Social Sports Wagering Game to Support Popular Seattle Charity Event

Company Offers Sneak Peek at Upcoming Free-to-Play Social Sports Wagering Game to Support Popular Seattle Charity Event

SEATTLE, July 8, 2016 -- FlowPlay, creator of the most powerful immersive gaming platform, today announced the launch of a limited-edition social sports wagering game in tandem with the Richard Sherman Celebrity Softball Tournament, taking place on July 10. Ready Set Bet: Celebrity Softball Edition is a preview of FlowPlay's upcoming social sports wagering game, and gives fans the chance to participate in one of Seattle's favorite annual charity events. FlowPlay's Ready Set Bet: Celebrity Softball Edition allows spectators to make predictions and place virtual currency bets on various game outcomes for free at VegasWorld.com/ReadySetBet.

Fans can get involved by making their predictions on 10 different game outcomes ranging from which team will win the softball game to who will take home the MVP title. It is free for event attendees, fans tuning into the game on KIRO 7 and sports fans everywhere to participate for the chance to win memorabilia autographed by Richard Sherman. Predictions can be made at VegasWorld.com/ReadySetBet beginning today through the start of the softball game at approximately 1:30 p.m. PDT on July 10.

Ready Set Bet: Celebrity Softball Edition is built on the platform for FlowPlay's upcoming social sports wagering game, which will allow players to bet virtual currency on sporting events and outcomes in real-time – including baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer and more. Currently in development, Ready Set Bet will launch in August on VegasWorld.com and will round out FlowPlay's suite of free-to-play sports games. Current games include All Star Daily Fantasy, 5 Card Draft and Vegas World Sportsbook.

FlowPlay launched Ready Set Bet: Celebrity Softball Edition as part of the company's support of Richard Sherman'sBlanket Coverage Foundation, which provides students in low-income communities with school supplies and clothing so they can more adequately achieve their goals. Those interested can donate directly to the foundation at: richardsherman25.com/pages/foundation

The winner will be notified by email the week of July 11, at which time participants can visit VegasWorld.com/ReadySetBet to view the leaderboard and see whether or not they placed in the top 50.

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FlowPlay Launches Vegas World Free Slots, The Social Casino Industry's Most Robust Multiplayer Mobile Game

Latest Title from the Developer Behind Hit Social Casino MMO Vegas World is Now Available for Android and Coming Soon to iOS

Latest Title from the Developer Behind Hit Social Casino MMO Vegas World is Now Available for Android and Coming Soon to iOS

SEATTLE, Dec. 10, 2015 -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today announced the launch of Vegas World Free Slots, its most engaging and robust multiplayer mobile game to date. Available now for download in the Google Play store for Android devices and coming soon to iOS, the free-to-play game boasts unmatched multiplayer and social functionality allowing players to chat with friends, share virtual goods, and play their favorite slots alongside hundreds of other players.

To download and play Vegas World Free Slots for Android, visit: https://goo.gl/jKPh0A

Vegas World Free Slots is the latest social casino offering from the development team behind the social casino industry's first truly social free-to-play game, Vegas World. Launching in late 2012, Vegas World features multiplayer functionality and a suite of casual casino-style games that has helped grow a tight-knit community of millions of players who make an average of 46 new friends while playing Vegas World for an average of more than 9 months. With this launch, FlowPlay is building on the success of Vegas World to bring some of the most popular features of the online version to mobile, including social gifting and one-to-many chat.

Key features of Vegas World Free Slots include:

One-to-One and One-to-Many Chat – Directly chat with friends or engage with an entire room while playing a variety of slots. Vegas World Free Slots will be the first and only game of its kind to offer a one-to-one chat across the entire player base.
Connect Seamlessly Across Platforms – Players can chat and interact with their Vegas World friends whether they're playing through the mobile app, on a tablet, or online.
Pay-to-Win Power Ups – Charms increase the payout value of slots, allowing players to continuously increase their balance over time.
Social Gifting – Become the life of the party by sharing Charms with friends, including drinks and other virtual goods.
Variety of Slots – Choose from more than six slots, including original themes such as Space Girls, Mystic Millions, and Cat Party, for a new spin on classic slots gameplay. New themed slots will launch every two weeks.

"For an industry that touts social capabilities in its own name, the social casino industry is largely overrun by single-player slots games and, as a whole, has failed to provide truly social experiences," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Our goal with Vegas World Free Slots is to fill the gap left by today's standard mobile social casinos and bring engaging multiplayer experiences to a game genre that millions of people enjoy everyday."

About FlowPlay
FlowPlay, a developer of virtual environment and game technologies, make immersive worlds and massive multiplayer games possible with no software required beyond a basic browser. FlowPlay's first consumer product, ourWorld, is played by over 35 million players and is one of the most popular teen virtual worlds. Vegas World, FlowPlay's flagship social casino MMORPG, achieves industry-leading player monetization rates. In November 2013, FlowPlay introduced its social casino white-label platform, allowing businesses from any industry to quickly and easily bring their own uniquely branded social casino games to market. FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information on FlowPlay, contact [email protected].

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FlowPlay Named to Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™, Recognized for Corporate Growth Among Top Tech Companies in North America

As One of Only 22 Washington State-Based Companies Honored, the Virtual World Creator Demonstrates Rapid Growth Over Three Consecutive Years Based on Notable Success in the Competitive Social Casino Market

SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today announced it has been named to Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500TM, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. Boasting more than 200 percent revenue growth over a three-year period, FlowPlay is the only Washington state-based video game company named to the list – ranking 12th out of just 22 companies from the state and 315th nationally. With more than 330 video game companies located in Washington(according to the Washington Interactive Network), the honor demonstrates FlowPlay's leadership in the local games community and industry more broadly, where recent successes in the social casino market have helped fuel the company's rapid growth.

Since launching the company's flagship consumer social casino product, Vegas World, in 2012, FlowPlay has expanded its suite of offerings to include several B2B and white-label solutions to help businesses quickly and easily enter the social casino industry. As an extension of its well-established social casino business unit, FlowPlay also recently entered the social sports wagering market with the launch of 5 Card Draft, a fantasy football-based online card game. Leveraging the company's expertise in building multiplayer, free-to-play casino experiences, FlowPlay is poised to continue its current growth trajectory through several social sports offerings planned to launch in the coming year.

"The last three years have been unprecedented for us in terms of employee, product, and customer growth," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Recognition on this list alongside some of the most renowned businesses in tech today is testament to our corporate and product strategy. Building upon our established success in the competitive social casino market, we have a clear path ahead to drive further growth and tap into burgeoning markets, including social sports wagering."

Since 1997, the Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM has recognized exemplary companies ranging from large to small, both public and private, across all areas of the technology industry. In addition to notable year-over-year growth metrics, companies are chosen based on their cutting-edge solutions and how they are transforming the way businesses are run today.

"Through the efforts and utilization of new and emerging technologies from these companies, we are witnessing greater business demands from across almost all industries," added Jim Atwell, national managing partner of the emerging company practice, Deloitte & Touche LLP. "We look forward to the opportunity to serve these companies as they strive to grow to the next level – be it towards introducing new solutions or entering new markets – and with it make important and long lasting impressions on the technology market as a whole."

To view the entire Deloitte Technology Fast 500TM list, visit: http://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/Technology-Fast-500-Winners-Brochure.PDF

For more information on FlowPlay's white-label solutions and B2B product offerings, please contact [email protected].

About Deloitte's 2015 Technology Fast 500TM
Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 provides a ranking of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies – both public and private – in North America. Technology Fast 500 award winners are selected based on percentage fiscal year revenue growth from 2011 to 2014.

In order to be eligible for Technology Fast 500 recognition, companies must own proprietary intellectual property or technology that is sold to customers in products that contribute to a majority of the company's operating revenues. Companies must have base-year operating revenues of at least $50,000 USD or CD, and current-year operating revenues of at least $5 million USD or CD. Additionally, companies must be in business for a minimum of four years and be headquartered within North America.

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FlowPlay Kicks Off Casual Fantasy Sports Gaming with Launch of 5 Card Draft

Alongside Launch of New Online Fantasy Sports Card Game, Company Announces Survey Findings Illustrating Fantasy Sports Enthusiasm Among Social Casino Users

Alongside Launch of New Online Fantasy Sports Card Game, Company Announces Survey Findings Illustrating Fantasy Sports Enthusiasm Among Social Casino Users

SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2015 -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today announced the launch of 5 Card Draft – an online multiplayer card game and fantasy football experience. Now available within FlowPlay's social casino Vegas World, 5 Card Draft is the first-ever casual game to merge poker gameplay with fantasy sports drafting mechanics. In addition to the launch, FlowPlay also announced findings from a recent survey of Vegas World players, which examined casual gamers' interest in fantasy sports. The survey found that one third of casual gamers – defined in the survey as users who are "extremely interested" in casual games – are interested in online fantasy sports, and more than 50 percent expressed heightened interest if real money betting was not required.

According to the Fantasy Sports Trade Association, 56.8 million people will play fantasy sports this year in the United States and Canada, with each player spending an average of $465 on fantasy sports activities annually. While most of those players engage in season-long fantasy, daily fantasy offerings such as FanDuel and DraftKings have rapidly increased general interest in online, daily fantasy sports. With 5 Card Draft, FlowPlay is working to close the gap between daily fantasy sports experiences and the widely established and legal casual games industry. With millions of fantasy sports players, and more than one-third of the U.S. population classifying themselves as causal gamers (eMarketer), the market opportunity is significant.

Bringing the fun of poker and fantasy with friends, 5 Card Draft randomly selects five cards for up to five players in any given game. Each card has a different professional football player and a hand will always include a quarterback, kicker, running back, and two wide receivers. Those players are selected from any of the 32 football teams, with two trades allowed per hand. Points are earned based on each player's stats from the randomly determined year and week of the season for that round. The winner is then determined at the end of six rounds.

To better understand the demand for a casual fantasy sports game, FlowPlay surveyed more than 4,700 Vegas World players on their casual game playing habits and interest in fantasy sports. The findings reveal that 57 percent of the most dedicated casual gamers would be more inclined to play fantasy sports if real money was not involved. Further, users that classified themselves as fantasy sports players – 79 percent – said they would also engage more if there was an option to do so without using real money.

Additional statistics from the survey include:

76 percent of fantasy players are also interested in casual games, with 56 percent of non-fantasy sports players interested in sports in general.
More than one-third (37 percent) of respondents who have previously played fantasy sports still feel uncomfortable spending money on online fantasy sports.
71 percent of all respondents reported that they would be more inclined to engage with fantasy sports if they combined elements of casual gaming.
Over three-quarters (76 percent) of fantasy players would be more inclined to play a casual fantasy sports game if it included multiplayer functionality.

"With the current landscape of the fantasy sports market, millions of sports enthusiasts have largely been alienated from engaging in fantasy sports due to the complexity and time required to play the existing products," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "5 Card Draft is the first of several products that we'll be launching in the coming months that aim to intersect casual games and fantasy sports. With the goal of connecting with unreached audiences, our fantasy sports games will include a range of gameplay options and feature sports beyond football."

In addition to FlowPlay's flagship social casino Vegas World, the company also developed the industry's first social casino white-label product. With deep experience working with major brands and developers, FlowPlay now also offers white-label options to businesses interested in creating casual fantasy sports games.

The full survey findings are available upon request.

About FlowPlay

FlowPlay, a developer of virtual environment and game technologies, make immersive worlds and massive multiplayer games possible with no software required beyond a basic browser. FlowPlay's first consumer product, ourWorld, is played by over 35 million players and is one of the most popular teen virtual worlds. Vegas World, FlowPlay's flagship social casino MMORPG, achieves industry-leading player monetization rates. In November 2013, FlowPlay introduced its social casino white-label platform, allowing businesses from any industry to quickly and easily bring their own uniquely branded social casino games to market. FlowPlay was founded in 2006 and is primarily funded by Intel Capital and the creators of Skype. For more information on FlowPlay, contact [email protected].

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FlowPlay's Social Casino, Vegas World, Named Best Social Gaming App at 2014 International Gaming App Awards

FlowPlay Recognized Alongside Big Fish Games, Playtech, and PokerStars for Innovation in Mobile Technology Within the Online Casino Industry

FlowPlay Recognized Alongside Big Fish Games, Playtech, and PokerStars for Innovation in Mobile Technology Within the Online Casino Industry

SEATTLE, Dec. 15, 2014 -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today announced that its social casino game, Vegas World, has been named the Best Social Gaming App of the Year at the 2014 International Gaming App Awards. Vegas World was recognized at a ceremony in Londonon December 8 as part of Clever Duck Media's inaugural International Gaming App Awards – celebrating free-to-play, social games, and traditional games in the iGaming and online casino industry.

From the most aesthetically-pleasing designs to the highest innovations in technology, the App Awards showcase the very best work in the industry, with particular emphasis on how games are connecting with consumers, and driving their business forward. Vegas World's full suite of casual casino games, customizable avatars, virtual goods, and multiplayer functionality differentiated the app among other finalists in the social gaming category including Big Fish Games and Plumbee.

"Clever Duck Media has been celebrating excellence in iGaming for several years through their International Gaming Awards and we're proud to have been selected in their first-ever mobile focused awards," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "We competed alongside some of the biggest names and best technologies in the industry and this award serves as further validation as to the innovative social casino experience we're providing our Vegas World players."

Vegas World was also recognized in August as a 2014 Tabby Awards User's Choice winner in the 'iPad Game: Cards, Casino and Dice' category. Honoring outstanding consumer tablet apps and games – judges of the Tabby Awards, including officials from the Entertainment Consumers Association, reviewed more than 200 submissions before selecting finalists. User's Choice winners were then determined by app users and gamers who cast nearly 100,000 votes, selecting their favorite apps among the panel-selected finalists in each category.

In addition to Vegas World's tablet and mobile apps, FlowPlay also offers an online experience, which can be played at www.VegasWorld.com.

Consumers can also experience the Vegas World by downloading the tablet app:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/vegas-world-slots-bingo-solitaire/id587547471?mt=8

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Girlstart and FlowPlay Team Up to Drive Gaming-Based Donations that Support STEM Education for Girls

FlowPlay Partnership Marks Girlstart's First In-Game Fundraiser; Fuels Seattle-Area Summer Camp and Other National Programs

FlowPlay Partnership Marks Girlstart's First In-Game Fundraiser; Fuels Seattle-Area Summer Camp and Other National Programs

SEATTLE and AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 10, 2014 -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today announced its partnership with Girlstart, a nonprofit that inspires girls interest and engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through innovative, nationally-recognized informal STEM education programs. As Girlstart's first-ever in-game fundraising campaign, beginning now through Jan. 5, FlowPlay's ourWorld or Vegas World players can raise money for Girlstart STEM programs by purchasing uniquely branded Girlstart virtual goods. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit Girlstart programs nationwide, including the entire funding of a Girlstart summer camp, taking place in Bellevue, Wash. in Summer 2015.

The U.S. faces a critical shortage of skilled STEM workers, and an even larger deficit of women in STEM. While more women than men enroll in college, women earn only 31% of total STEM degrees, only one in seven engineering degrees, and only 18% of computer science degrees. Furthermore, women hold only 24% of the nation's STEM jobs. Girlstart programs engage girls in STEM education, empower them to continue these studies, and inspire them to pursue STEM careers, to ultimately help address workforce inequities, impact innovation, and build bright futures for girls and their families.

FlowPlay and Girlstart share a common focus on increasing girls interest in technology, a cause that has been traditionally underserved – particularly amongst the gaming community – and one that was an early motivator for FlowPlay's flagship game. Currently, ourWorld boasts more than 800,000 active users, a majority of which are females (65%) under the age of 18 (80%).

Through Jan. 5, ourWorld players can use their in-world virtual currency, Gems, to purchase a 'Rocket Science Girl,' which will accompany their avatar throughout the game and enable them to gain Flow 100% faster, an aspect of the game that allows players to level-up and boost their in-game experience. Every purchase of the 'Rocket Science Girl' equates to a $5 donation to Girlstart. Players in FlowPlay's social casino title, Vegas World, can also contribute through purchases of a Rocket Ship Charm, which will provide a $0.50 donation to Girlstart.

"Like Girlstart, FlowPlay and its games meet girls where they are, by connecting their interests in technology with their social activities," said Julie Shannan, deputy director at Girlstart. "Part of our philosophy is that girls can be true to who they are and pursue STEM interests, and ourWorld provides an environment that fosters that same passion for individuality and technology. Our partnership with FlowPlay signifies our very first in-game fundraising effort, making this campaign a huge milestone for our technology-centric organization."

"We wanted to support an organization that is addressing a cause deeply rooted in the genesis of our company and core audience, and one for which we can really make an impact," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "Girlstart is highly active, with programs that actually make a difference for elementary and middle-school aged girls. With this in-game donations campaign, ourWorld users have the opportunity to move the needle with an organization they can relate to, and see the tangible impact of their contributions."

All proceeds will support Girlstart programs nationwide, with a special emphasis on Girlstart STEM summer camps. In 2013, the Girlstart Summer Camp program was recognized by Change the Equation as one of four "exemplary" and "highly scalable" innovative STEM education programs in the United States. Girlstart summer camps are weeklong learning experiences in STEM that introduce 4th-8th grade girls to the fun of STEM through innovative hands-on learning challenges.

Since 2011, Girlstart has provided free summer camp programming to high-need girls in Bellevue, Wash., but the organization is continually seeking financial, facilities and volunteer partners from surrounding Seattle Area businesses. Thanks to FlowPlay's contributions, Girlstart will bring this award-winning weeklong camp back to the Bellevue community in Summer 2015.

For more information about Girlstart's programs, visit www.girlstart.org.

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Founded in Austin, Texas, Girlstart is the largest and longest-running community-based informal STEM education nonprofit in the nation specifically dedicated to empowering and equipping girls in STEM through year-round STEM educational programming. Since 1997, Girlstart has served over 50,000 girls and 7,500 teachers and families with school-based programs, professional development for teachers, summer camps, STEM career conferences and expos, large-scale science events for families, and community STEM education outreach programs. Girlstart programs are open to girls K-16. We are focused on serving girls of diverse ethnicities, girls who live in low-income or nonurban environments, and/or are considered at-risk. For more information on Girlstart programs, volunteer opportunities, or for Girlstart activities to do at home or in the classroom, please visit http://www.girlstart.org/.

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FlowPlay Ups the Ante With BetZone, the Social Casino Industry's First-Ever Sports Betting Gameplay

Establishes Vegas World as the First Social Casino MMORPG to Combine Lucrative Sports and Lifestyle Betting With Multiplayer Casino-Style Gaming

Establishes Vegas World as the First Social Casino MMORPG to Combine Lucrative Sports and Lifestyle Betting With Multiplayer Casino-Style Gaming

SEATTLE, WA - Sep 16, 2014 -- FlowPlay, a leader in virtual world games and technology, today introduced BetZone, the first-ever sports betting offering available in the rapidly growing social casino market. Available in FlowPlay's flagship social casino MMORPG, Vegas World, is the first virtual world and social casino offering to incorporate multiplayer sports betting functionality. BetZone gives players the ability to bet virtual currency (coins) on sporting events such as NFL games or the MLB World Series. In coming weeks, BetZone will incorporate casual fantasy sports-related games, political betting on elections from around the world, and lifestyle betting on elimination-driven TV shows or other pop culture events. During the first weekend of beta launch, 35,000 bets were made and 20 billion coins wagered within BetZone.

Sports betting accounts for a majority of the online gambling market opportunity. In fact, according to sports data analysts, Sportsradar, worldwide sports betting revenues are estimated to be between $700 billion and $1 trillion each year. As real-money gaming and online gambling remain highly regulated industries across the globe, many business leaders are cashing in on the rapidly growing social casino market, which Eilers Research estimates generated 10x the revenue of regulated online gambling in Q1 2014 (US).

FlowPlay social casino games far surpass competitive monetization rates, including an average revenue per daily active user (ARPDAU) of 44 cents -- more than double the industry standard of 21 cents ARPDAU. FlowPlay also achieves the second highest monetization rates on desktop, according statistics reporter by SuperData in July 2014. With BetZone, FlowPlay is bringing lucrative sports betting to social casinos for the first time.

BetZone goes beyond a traditional online sportsbook by incorporating social interactions in a virtual environment. For example, players can see what bets other players are placing, and wager up to 10 percent of their own coin bank -- stimulating conversation and community. BetZone is offered within a social casino virtual world, allowing players to chat, exchange drink charms or simultaneously enjoy additional multiplayer casino-style games, including bingo, poker, slots, or blackjack.

"Incorporating sports betting into our social casino virtual environments was a natural progression for FlowPlay and Vegas World," said Derrick Morton, CEO of FlowPlay. "FlowPlay brings a multiplayer environment and games mentality to this genre, and no one has ever approach it in this way. Betting virtual currency is just the first sports play for us, and we're eager to bring more casual fantasy sports-related games unlike anything the industry has ever experienced."

Separate from its own social casino consumer product, Vegas World, FlowPlay's social casino white-label platform helps companies integrate and capitalize on sports betting and social casino revenue opportunities. FlowPlay partners can quickly and easily bring their own uniquely branded, multiplayer social casino offerings to market. In addition to sports betting, white-label partners can launch a full spectrum of social casino games, such as bingo, poker, slots, blackjack or custom-built casino-style games all within a virtual world environment.