Gameskraft to pause Pocket52 poker operations from May 30 for review
Skill-based online gaming company Gameskraft will pause operations of its online poker platform Pocket52 starting May 30, as the company plans to reassess its long-term strategy in the segment.
The Bengaluru-based company is calling this move a ‘strategic pause’. The poker platform’s ‘add cash’ feature will be discontinued on May 22, with the application remaining accessible until July 2025.
“All relevant communications are being sent to the players and will continue to be sent as the process progresses,” the company said in a statement.
Users of the platform will be able to withdraw their remaining funds, and the process will be communicated to all players, according to the company. It added that the operational pause will not affect the company’s headcount.
“While Pocket52 saw encouraging engagement, the company has recognised the need for deeper momentum and a more focused strategy to meaningfully scale and deliver a differentiated experience to players. Staying true to this commitment, Gameskraft has announced a strategic pause in the operations of its poker platform, Pocket52, as part of a broader plan to reassess and reimagine its long-term approach to the category,” the company said.
