01/13/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/13/2026 14:03
#1 mobile spades game enters season-long partnership with legacy NBA Team
San Mateo, CA - January 12, 2026 - Zynga Inc. , a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO) and a global leader in interactive entertainment, today announced its longstanding mobile card game, Spades Plus, is now an Official Partner and Official Card Game of the NBA's Detroit Pistons for the 2025-2026 season. Throughout the season, Spades Plus will appear on digital signage, including courtside rotational and basket stanchion placements, the basket stanchion arm at Little Caesars Arena, and on the Pistons social media channels
"We're proud to bring our standout card title, Spades Plus, to Pistons and NBA fans with this exciting partnership," said Bugra Koc, GM of Zynga Türkiye. "Through this first-of-a-kind sponsorship for Spades Plus and Zynga, we're connecting two passionate communities that thrive on teamwork, strategy, and pure entertainment on game day."
Developed and operated by Zynga Türkiye's Istanbul-based team, Spades Plus is the #1 mobile Spades card game with over 30 million lifetime downloads. This milestone partnership highlights the impact of Zynga Türkiye's team in bringing a locally-led product to the global sports stage. The studio is also responsible for the hit titles Backgammon Plus and Gin Rummy Plus, bringing even more classic gameplay to mobile players around the globe.
Spades Plus brings the classic card game to players anytime, anywhere. Play your way by practicing solo to refine your strategy, inviting friends and family for casual games, or competing with a global community of online players. Choose from Classic Spades, Solo, Mirror, and Whiz variations to keep gameplay fresh, and test your skills in global tournaments where you can compete for top rankings or win challenges to unlock themed decks. Whether you're new to Spades or a daily leaderboard champion, there's a seat at the table for you in Spades Plus!
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Players and fans can see more onFacebook andX, as well as across the Pistons' social media platforms onInstagram,Facebook,YouTube,TikTok, andX.
Spades Plus is free to download acrossiOS andAndroid platforms and offers in-app purchases (including paid random items
Zynga is a wholly-owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO)
ABOUT THE DETROIT PISTONS
Since their arrival in 1957, the Detroit Pistons have become one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. With over 2,500 regular-season and playoff victories, the club has celebrated three NBA Championships (1989, 1990, 2004), five NBA Finals appearances (1988, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005) and 11 Eastern Conference Finals appearances. In October 2019, the club opened the new Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center located in the New Center area, a campus that serves as the organization's practice facility and corporate headquarters. Since its purchase by Michigan native Tom Gores in 2011, the organization has focused on operating as a community asset while promoting a culture of innovation and industry-leading thought.
ABOUT ZYNGA
Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment with a mission to connect the world through games and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). With massive global reach in more than 175 countries and regions, the combined diverse portfolio of popular game franchises has been downloaded more than 10 billion times on mobile, including CSR Racing™, Dragon City, Empires & Puzzles™, FarmVille™, Game of Thrones: Legends, Golf Rival™, Hair Challenge™, Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells™, High Heels!™, Match Factory, Merge Dragons!™, Merge Magic!™, Monster Legends, Screw Jam, Seat Away, Toon Blast™, Top Eleven, Toy Blast™, Two Dots, Words With Friends™, and Zynga Poker™. Founded in 2007, Zynga is headquartered in California with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visitwww.zynga.com or follow Zynga onX,Instagram,Facebook, or theZynga blog
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our strategy is to create hit entertainment experiences, delivered on every platform relevant to our audience through a variety of sound business models. Our pillars - creativity, innovation, and efficiency - guide us as we strive to create the highest quality, most captivating experiences for our consumers. The Company's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
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