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		beza1e1 on April 30, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Zynga Pushing Nine Figures In Revenues Thanks To M... How did they get micro-payments working? It is common knowledge to me that consumers reject mini-payments. Did the attitude change? Or has Zynga found some clever scheme?

maxer2 on April 30, 2009 | [–]

i know on facebook their texas holdem app... when you get knocked out of the weekly tournament you can buy back in for maybe $2 or something

teej on April 30, 2009 | [–]

They don't do a majority of their sales in the <$5 range. Those are price points they offer, but they aren't the ones they push.

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