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FlowPlay

Seattle gaming startup FlowPlay acquired by casino and resort operator Wind Creek Hospitality

FlowPlay, a Seattle startup behind social games such as Vegas World and Casino World, has been acquired by casino and resort operator Wind… Read More

FlowPlay buys out investors as Seattle gaming startup sees revenue spike 50% amid pandemic

Seattle-based game developer FlowPlay has repurchased shares from its investors and is now fully-owned by employees and founders. FlowPlay, a… Read More

First impressions: FlowPlay adds tycoon feature to addictive new game ‘Casino World’

Seattle-based developer FlowPlay went live this week with its newest project, Casino World, a free-to-play collection of gambling-themed mini-games that… Read More

3 trends that will reshape how consumers interact with video games

The worldwide video game industry has hit a growth spurt in recent years, with revenues coming in higher and at… Read More

Tech Moves: PicMonkey co-founder Lisa Conquergood joins Ripl; Starbucks hires tech vet as general counsel; and more

Lisa Conquergood has taken quite a journey in the startup world. She was the chief marketing officer of photo-editing service… Read More

FlowPlay CEO Derrick Morton on the return of Casual Connect, and the state of the games industry

Seattle’s status as a tech hub is well-documented, as is its reputation as a home for some of the biggest… Read More

Working Geek: FlowPlay CEO Derrick Morton relieves stress by going totally off the grid

Derrick Morton knows how to keep it all in balance. He’s spent the past decade as CEO of multi-platform game… Read More

Mike Temple

Tech Moves: Urban Airship CFO departs; FlowPlay brings on scientist-in-residence; and more

— Urban Airship CFO Mike Temple has stepped down from the Portland-based mobile marketing platform, according to a story on OregonLive.… Read More

FlowPlay debuts daily fantasy sports game with virtual currency

FlowPlay is getting in on the daily fantasy sports craze — kind of. The Seattle gaming startup today unveiled All… Read More

Why this startup gave up ‘Whiskey Fridays,’ and now hosts weekly employee workouts and yoga sessions

When we heard about game company FlowPlay‘s workouts, we knew we had to give it a try. Last year, GeekWire… Read More

FlowPlay merges online poker and fantasy football with new multiplayer game

FlowPlay is bringing together casual online games and fantasy sports. The Seattle-based company today unveiled a unique new game called 5… Read More

These Seattle startups are swapping résumés to find the best hires

Competition is fierce out there for top talent, especially if you are a startup competing with the likes of Amazon,… Read More

FlowPlay raises $26K for Girlstart STEM summer camp in Bellevue

Encouraging girls to study math and science is becoming more important these days. That’s why Girlstart, a nonprofit that offers… Read More

Launch Pads: FlowPlay’s HQ sports electric guitars, roulette wheels, and a home gym

Between the roulette wheel and conference rooms named after virtual characters, FlowPlay’s new headquarters has game company written all over… Read More

Atari moves into social casino gaming with FlowPlay partnership

Atari Inc. is entering the fast-growing social casino gaming arena. In its first partnership since cutting a deal to emerge out… Read More

Ex-RealNetworks GM finding success with popular virtual Las Vegas-themed MMORPG

There are countless virtual casino games out there, from online poker to slots and everything in between. But what’s less… Read More

Virtual world creator nabs cash, plans to roll dice on a virtual Vegas and more

Seattle gaming veteran Derrick Morton has been operating his startup company, FlowPlay, at break even or profitable for the past… Read More

FlowPlay brings virtual goods, avatars to Yahoo Messenger

Why just chat with someone, when you can chat in a virtual condo or apartment? Seattle startup FlowPlay, maker of… Read More

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