PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

Cover
- Cover Page
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounting Policies
- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)
Notes Tables
Notes Details

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details)

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 2,354	$ 4,608	$ 4,738	$ 8,866
Capitalized stock-based compensation	105	170	242	286
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Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
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Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
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Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 239	$ 79	$ 530	$ 238

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