RocketPlay

Sports and Casino Games

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired by AGS
Acquired Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel Founded 2007
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Total raised
$4.5M
Last: 2011-03
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2007
Headcount
31
HQ
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

RocketPlay, is a leading entertainment and gaming company, bringing sports and casino games to the Web, Facebook and Mobile. Led by an experienced team comprised of social gaming and igaming veterans from Betfair, Kabam, 888.com, and bwin.party, the companys flagship product, Lucky Play Casino & Sportsbook, is the first of its kind on Facebook. RocketPlay is funded by Pitango Venture Capital, and has offices in London, San Francisco and Tel Aviv.

Funding history · 3 rounds · $4.5M total

2011-03
$2.5M
2009-05
$1.0M
2008-02
$1.0M

Q&A

What is RocketPlay's primary business?
RocketPlay is an entertainment and gaming company focused on bringing sports and casino games to the Web, Facebook, and Mobile platforms.
When was RocketPlay founded?
RocketPlay was founded in January 2007.
What is the current status of RocketPlay?
RocketPlay was acquired by AGS in June 2015 and is currently inactive.
Who acquired RocketPlay?
RocketPlay was acquired by AGS in June 2015.
How much total funding did RocketPlay raise?
RocketPlay raised a total of $4,500,000 USD.
Which investor participated in RocketPlay's funding rounds?
Pitango VC participated in RocketPlay's funding rounds.
What was RocketPlay's last funding round?
RocketPlay's last funding round was in March 2011, raising $2,500,000 USD.
How many employees did RocketPlay have?
RocketPlay had an employee count in the 11-50 range.
Who is the founder of RocketPlay?
Mani Honigstein is the Founder & CEO of RocketPlay.

Team · 1

Founder · Founder & CEO
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Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesWebMobile
Target customers
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleGamers
Business model
B2C

Tags

mobile-gamessocial-mediamobile-applicationsentertainmentgames
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External links

LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rocketplay
Facebookfacebook.com/rocketplaygames

Identifiers & details

Former namesGamingo
Founded2007-1
Employees (exact)31
Status reasonAcquired (Inactive) by AGS on Jun 2015 - closed due to acquisition

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by AGS 2015-06