ConsumerIL

Playtika Layoffs

January 2026

Playtika announced a layoff affecting 500 employees (15% of its workforce) in January 2026. The company operates in the Consumer sector.

People Affected

500

Percentage

15%

Announced Date

Jan 14, 2026

About

Playtika, a mobile gaming company listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of about $1.4 billion, is laying off approximately 500 employees, which represents about 15% of its global workforce of around 3,500. Announced by CEO Robert Antokol on January 26, 2026, this marks the company's fifth round of layoffs since 2022, bringing total job cuts during that period to over 1,000. The decision is part of a strategic shift to "right-size" the organization, moving away from an unsustainable broad growth strategy. The company aims to reduce layers, concentrate resources on a smaller number of future projects, and create a more efficient operating model to invest in future products.