Flipside Buys Uproar

  • April 2, 2001
Flipside, Inc., a subsidiary of Vivendi Universal Publishing, itself a division of Vivendi Universal, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Uproar Inc. The transaction makes the combined entity the world's leading online games destination. Headquartered in New York City, Flipside will operate as The Flipside Network -- four "channels," each targeting unique users and advertisers: -- Uproar.com -- The game show channel, featuring branded games like Name That Tune, You Don't Know Jack and Family Feud. -- Flipside.com -- Featuring incentivized casual games in which users play for prizes. -- Iwin.com -- Specializing in sweepstakes and lotto games. - and VirtualVegas.com - Featuring casino-type chance and card games.

Adam Bernard

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