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DoubleDown to donate $10,000 to the American Cancer Society

DoubleDown announces donation in support of the ACS during National Cancer Survivors Month.

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The operator will donate $10,000 to the American Cancer Society (ACS)
News of the donation comes at the start of National Cancer Survivors Month
DoubleDown will invite players to engage in a play-to-enter giveaway on June 6, 2026

DoubleDown Interactive have announced a $10,000 donation to American Cancer Society (ACS) in support of their mission to spread awareness about health screenings and promote healthy lifestyles during National Cancer Survivors Month.

The operator will show support for the cancer-fighting organization by inviting players to participate in a play-to-enter giveaway on June 6, 2026.

The event titled, Strive to Thrive will provide players with information for the work done by the ACS and about cancer prevention and detection.

“It is always an honor to be able to support the American Cancer Society for a cause we know is important to many of our players,” said In Keuk Kim, CEO of DoubleDown. “We are proud to be able to make this contribution and help spread awareness during National Cancer Survivors Month.”

“Hope lives in the moments when communities come together to make a difference,” said Jessica Silva, Vice President PNW & Alaska with the American Cancer Society. “We’re thankful to DoubleDown Interactive for helping shine a light on cancer prevention and survivorship during this important month.”

DoubleDown Interactive reported a 12.7% increase to $94.1m for its net revenue for Q1 2026.

The South Korean-based developer, DoubleU Games recently submitted a proposal to acquire all remaining publicly held shares for its subsidiary DoubleDown Interactive, offering $11.25 per American Depositary Share in a potential deal worth nearly $184m.

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DoubleDown Interactive was previously acquired by IGT in 2012 for $500m and then by DoubleU Games in 2017 for $825m

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