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

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:
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Keywords – what words and phrases are being used in the most popular trending games right now
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Themes – what themes and genres are users getting excited by currently, and how have these trends changed over a nominated period of time
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Genre – what genres are most popular and where in the world this is the case
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Styles – which style and look is getting the most attention on the platform
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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.
“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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Betty
Thunderkick commits to growth in Ontario with Betty partnership

Independent slots studio Thunderkick has agreed a deal with Ontario-based operator Betty to supply the rapidly growing online casino with a diverse collection of globally popular titles.
Betty, an official partner of sporting franchises Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors, has risen to prominence since its 2022 establishment, when it was built following the consultation of 300 casino players to create the optimal iGaming environment.
Distinguishing itself from North American competitors by catering specifically to slot enthusiasts rather than sports bettors, the operator has curated a portfolio of 2,800 games, hand-picked to deliver customers maximum entertainment value.
Thunderkick’s content is the latest to be integrated into Betty’s online casino, and the agreement will see a selection of its most popular titles, including The Wildos 2, Midas Golden Touch 3, and Esqueleto Explosivo 3, made available to a greater number of Ontarian players.
Thunderkick marked its debut in the Canadian province in Q2 of 2024, and has since partnered with a network of leading operators to improve its market position. The collaboration with Betty will further amplify its visibility in a key jurisdiction as the provider looks to reinforce its reputation as a global slot developer.
Svante Sahlström, CCO at Thunderkick, said: “It’s our mission at Thunderkick to go deeper, not wider, in 2025. That means forging meaningful, lasting relationships in target markets as opposed to securing as many commercial deals as possible.
“Since entering Ontario over 12 months ago, we have worked tirelessly to enhance our presence in the province, and working with leading brands such as Betty allows us to bring our unique games to a deeper pool of Canadian players.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty’s USP has always been our drive to build a slot portfolio with the very best titles from the industry’s most creative suppliers.
“Thunderkick’s passion for slot development is there for all to see, and the introduction of its games to our casino further elevates the consumer experience.”
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BCLC
Save the Date: BCLC’s New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference Returns November 2026

BCLC is pleased to announce the return of the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference, taking place November 2–4, 2026, at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.
This global event brings leading voices in research, policy and industry together to explore innovative approaches to safer gambling. Attendees can expect two days of forward-thinking dialogue, evidence-based insights and collaborative solutions to help shape the future of player health.
Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available
New to the 2026 conference, BCLC is excited to offer sponsorship opportunities to organizations that share BCLC’s passion for safer gambling. Benefits of sponsoring New Horizons 2026 include industry visibility, leadership recognition and meaningful engagement with a global audience. To learn more about sponsorship, please e-mail [email protected].
Registration and program details will be released later this fall.
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Canada
absolutebet Secures AGCO Registration as an Internet Gaming Operator in Ontario

Internet Gaming Operator by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
This significant milestone authorizes absolutebet to offer regulated iGaming services in Ontario’s legal market under the oversight of AGCO and iGaming Ontario (iGO).
The registration marks a key step in absolutebet’s mission to bring a trusted, responsible, and innovative online casino experience to Ontario players. absolutebet is committed to operating with integrity and transparency, meeting all provincial standards for player protection, responsible gambling, anti-money laundering, and game integrity.
“Securing AGCO registration is more than a milestone—it’s the start of absolutebet’s journey in one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world,” said Chen Truman, Founder of absolutebet. “We are building a brand that will grow with the Ontario community and set the stage for future expansion.”
On the regulatory milestone, Krisztina Kalla, Legal & Regulatory Compliance Advisor of absolutebet, commented: “I’m incredibly proud to see all the hard work behind this license pay off. Securing AGCO registration has taken months of preparation and close collaboration with regulators and partners. I am very happy to see the result of that work, and even more excited as we move into the launch phase and open up the absolutebet community to Ontario players in a fun and responsible way.”
Ontario is recognized as one of the most competitive and fast-growing regulated iGaming markets in North America. With AGCO registration secured, absolutebet will move forward with the final stages of its iGO onboarding process in preparation for launch.
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