Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and a group of investors have gained EU approval for their $55bn acquisition of video game developer Electronic Arts under the bloc's subsidy rules, a European Commission filing showed on Friday.In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Electronic Arts said it had received all regulatory approvals as of July 30 and that it expects to close the deal on August 4.The deal secured a green light under EU merger rules last week, but the review under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) was seen as the bigger hurdle.The FSR aims to prevent unfair non-EU subsidies granted to companies looking to acquire rivals in the 27-country bloc. Reuters reported exclusively earlier this month that the deal would secure EU approval under the FSR.The deal is a major push by PIF in its efforts to become a global hub for games and sports, betting on the enduring value of blockbuster game franchises as the industry recovers from a prolonged downturn.It also underscores Saudi Arabia's diversification from oil into infrastructure, tourism, sports and gaming and other sectors.