BEIJING, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Tencent ( TCTZF ) reported a

third-quarter revenue growth of 15% on Thursday, as China's

largest social media and gaming company benefited from strong

gaming demand and expanding AI-driven services.

The Shenzhen-based technology company posted revenue of

192.9 billion yuan ($27.08 billion) for the three months ended

September 30. That compared with the 188.9 billion yuan average

of analyst estimates compiled by LSEG.

($1 = 7.1230 Chinese yuan renminbi)

(Reporting by Liam Mo and Brenda Goh; Editing by Muralikumar

Anantharaman)