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Ludo, the creativity toolkit for game developers, reveals world-first game creativity ‘Trends’ data centre

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New data insights, served up in real-time, give studio and developer teams unique insight into game development trends worldwide

Ludo, the AI-powered creativity platform for game developers, continues to roll out a host of new productivity tools aimed at providing everything a developer needs to start the creation of their next successful game. Renowned for its unique game ideation features, Ludo recently announced the addition of Slack integration and GDD collaboration features. The platform’s latest asset is a unique data centre, designed to keep creative teams informed on the latest gaming trends and what game audiences are getting excited about. This new addition to the creative toolkit will provide invaluable information to studios and developers looking to create the next great game concept by establishing early what keywords, themes, and genres are trending daily on a world-wide basis.

In the fastest growing industry in the world, developing the next great game requires detailed research. Tracking the latest industry trends has become more crucial than ever to developers and studios looking to create their next hit game. Ludo’s unique data centre brings all the research a game developer might need under one roof. From data on popular game genres in a particular country, to popular themes and keywords across the platform, this data centre will make it easier for teams to keep their finger on the pulse and see what is hot right now in the industry, ultimately allowing them to make more informed decisions on where to take their new gaming concept next. The data centre allows trends on the platform to be filtered by:

  • Keywords – what words and phrases are being used in the most popular trending games right now

  • Themes – what themes and genres are users getting excited by currently, and how have these trends changed over a nominated period of time

  • Genre – what genres are most popular and where in the world this is the case

  • Styles – which style and look is getting the most attention on the platform

  • Mechanics – which game mechanics are audiences being driven towards currently

Ludo is the first platform to display gaming trends in such a unique way. With plans to release trending data on platforms such as Steam and Itch.io, Ludo is the go-to platform for developers and studios looking to super-charge their creativity and stay in the know on what gamers and creators are finding exciting and innovative in the gaming industry worldwide.

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“In such a fast-moving and constantly adapting industry, it’s more important than ever for developers and studios to keep their fingers on the pulse of the latest gaming trends when developing their next great idea.” says Tom Pigott, CEO of Jet Play, the founder and CEO of Ludo. “Ludo’s new trends feature will allow teams to analyze up-to-date, detailed, trending data which in turn will deliver invaluable insights and inspiration on what users are gravitating towards right now. This will ultimately benefit the development of projects in the short, medium, and longer-term.”

Ludo uses machine learning and natural language processing to suggest game ideas on demand – helping to inspire developers. Users set parameters by providing keywords, natural language descriptions, game mechanics, or imagery and Ludo returns almost immediately with multiple written game concepts, artwork and images by analyzing its growing database of 1.2 million games and now 4 million images. Ludo is the AI tool that every game developer and creator should have on demand to elevate their game creation process.

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ComeOn Group adds sportsbook to its offering in Ontario

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ComeOn Group announced a significant milestone in its sportsbook expansion journey with the addition of sportsbook to their offering in Ontario following the successful acquisition of the required permits. This addition represents a strategic advancement in the Groups sportsbook growth trajectory where they are set to double its sportsbook business in the coming years.

ComeOn Group is one of 51 active operators in Ontario. The Ontario market has experienced robust growth since its launch, reaching C$6.7 billion in revenue in 2023.* By 2029, the market is forecasted to grow by a total of 29%, with 2024 expected to close with a 20% increase.

ComeOn keeps investing in its sportsbook business acceleration that is powered by its proprietary sportsbook platform and in-house risk management and trading team. As a multi product vertical operator, ComeOn is striving to give its customer base a safe and exciting entertainment destination and this approach is now expanded to their Ontario audience.

Juergen Reutter, Chief Executive Officer at ComeOn Group, said: “We are very excited about the opportunities this new milestone opens up for us. As a casino-led operator it represents a key part of our sportsbook strategy to double our business in the coming years. Like in any of our other markets, we are striving for a differentiated sportsbook entertainment experience that is powered by our in-house technology. Our goal is to deliver top-tier entertainment to our players while fostering safe and innovative gaming experiences.”

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*Source – H2GC H2 Ontario Data 25.10.2024 (excl. Lottery)

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INTRALOT Announces New Project with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Online Lottery Platform

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INTRALOT S.A. has announced the undertaking of a new project between the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), the sole lottery operator for the Government of British Columbia in Canada, and INTRALOT Inc., its US subsidiary, for the provision of an online lottery platform. The project also includes the digitalization of the existing land-based network.

The solution will be based on the Player X platform, part of the Lotos X ecosystem, and adds to the company’s overall partnership with BCLC, which has been extended until 2028.

INTRALOT is a leading player in a changing world of gaming. With significant experience in looking forward and anticipating emerging trends, the company provides future-proof solutions to regulated lottery and gaming operators around the world.

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IAGR announces Toronto as host city for 2025 conference

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Hot on the heels of its most attended conference in history, the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) is excited to announce that its 2025 conference will take place in Toronto, Canada, from October 20 to 23, 2025.

The event will be held in partnership with the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) at the Westin Harbour Castle, offering stunning waterfront views and a premier, downtown Toronto location.

‘Fresh off the success of our Rome conference, we’re thrilled to continue the momentum with next year’s event in Toronto,’ said Ben Haden, IAGR President.

‘The IAGR 2025 conference promises to be another unparalleled opportunity for our global community to come together, collaborate and shape the future of gaming regulation. We’re looking forward to working with AGCO to bring it all together.’

AGCO CEO and Registrar Dr. Karin Schnarr, added, ‘We’re excited to welcome IAGR and its members to Toronto. This partnership provides a great opportunity to share Ontario’s innovative regulatory practices and foster meaningful discussions that drive positive change in the industry.’

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