Scotland-based games developer YoYo Games has been acquired by Playtech for $16.4m.

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YoYo specialises in creating multi-platform casual games through its open games development studio GameMaker: Studio, which allows developers to create games using a single programming code.

A statement from Playtech said the acquisition is part of the firm’s plans to expand its casual gaming operations, which already includes studio Plamee that employs 120 staff.