AviaGames describes the appointment of Michelle Zou and the establishment of the subsidiary in Hamburg as a significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy. Zou will lead this expansion and investment initiatives in Europe.

"Germany is not only one of the largest gaming markets in Europe but also a hub for innovation and collaboration," said Vickie Chen, Founder and CEO, of AviaGames. "We are thrilled to establish our European base in Hamburg, and look forward to bringing more of our high-quality games to local players. With Michelle Zou’s leadership, we are confident in our ability to expand meaningfully and create strong partnerships across the region."

"Hamburg will be the cornerstone of AviaGames’ expansion in Europe," said Michelle Zou. "I look forward to working with local partners to deliver more exciting experiences for players while contributing to the long-term growth of the European gaming industry."

Welcoming AviaGames to the Hamburg ecosystem, Dennis Schoubye, Head of Gamecity Hamburg, commented: "We are delighted to welcome AviaGames to our community. Hamburg is home to 200 studios, publishers and games-related companies. At Gamecity Hamburg, we are committed to building an open and diverse ecosystem, and we encourage more international investors like AviaGames to choose Hamburg as their home base to help drive the future of the global games industry."

AviaGames is a US-provider of skill-based mobile gaming solutions, offering a portfolio of casual and competitive titles through its gaming platform. The company has a portfolio of more than 15 skill-based games, including the company’s flagship game Solitaire Clash.


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