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YAHAHA to Offer Sneak Peek of its Text2Game Generative AI at San Francisco’s Game Developer Conference 2023

YAHAHA Studios, a no-code “metaverse for games”, will be showcasing, for the first time, its brand new AI technology platform at Game Developer Conference 2023 as a diamond partner. The new AI technology features over 1 million+ 3D assets for creators and the platform is on the road to working with potential upcoming AI partners.
At the event, YAHAHA Studios will showcase popular AI-generated content services as part of its features to make game creation and development easier and more efficient- creating a revolutionary turning point in the democratisation of 3D content creation.This feature is part of the YAHAHA product enhancement pipeline where creators can interact with new generative-AI-powered capabilities. The platform provides over 1M + 3D assets for users to create in their own space, which makes it a very valuable and impactful 3D game service platform.
The increasing integration of AI in various industries highlights the importance of incorporating this technology into products and services. As a community-driven platform, YAHAHA recognises the need to equip its users with the knowledge and tools to fully harness the potential of AI in their development efforts.
Chris Zhu from YAHAHA says “YAHAHA is revolutionising the future of game generation by empowering developers with our user-generated content platform. And now, with the integration of AI technology, we’re taking it to the next level, enabling users to create games smarter, faster, and more efficiently than ever before.”
“We believe that the integration of UGC and AIGC is a natural step forward for the gaming industry. As we move towards AIGC, we want to highlight why transitioning from UGC to AIGC is a natural and easy step. UGC was created to enable users to showcase their creativity without being hampered by the lack of knowledge in programming. AIGC allows natural language to be used to continue this focus of enabling creativity without the need for programming knowledge.” said Zhu.
With the trend of AI integration in various industries, the relevancy of incorporating AI into products and services increases. YAHAHA would like to ensure its community is able to utilise this capability in their development and understand its significance as they use it.
With this note in mind, YAHAHA would like to invite all like-minded individuals and community members to join them in an open discussion to better define the requirements for creators on UGC platform paving the path towards AIGC.
In addition to the showcase, YAHAHA Studios will host four technical talk sessions. These sessions will cover topics such as data-oriented design, runtime game editors, stylised worlds, and no-coding gaming platform architecture.
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Deep Dive into Data-Oriented Design for a Cross-platform UGC Game Engine (Yahaha): Stateful, Assets, Synchronisation, Performance (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) will begin on Monday, March 20, 2023 10:50 AM – 11:50 AM – Room 2000, West Hall.
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Co-creating Games on Mobile (Yahaha): A Generic Architecture for Runtime Game Editor (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) will begin on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 12:30 PM – 1:30 P – Room 3009, West Hall
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From AI Generation to Art-Directed Stylizer: How Yahaha Platform Helps Create Stylized Worlds (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) this will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM – Room 3020, West Hall.
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Architecture Deep Dive for a No-coding Gaming Platform(Yahaha) and its Application for Education: From ‘Assembler’ to ‘Scripts’ (Presented by YAHAHA Studios) this will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Room 3009, West Hall.
Throughout the week at Game Developer Conference, San Francisco, YAHAHA Studios will host four tech talk sessions open to all participants interested in gaming and exploring career opportunities in the field. The sessions will feature demonstrations of the latest innovations, Q&A sessions, and interactions with industry veterans.
YAHAHA has also curated interactive activities for GDC participants to have a try at making their own games. They will also be demonstrating all of the latest new YAHAHA innovative technology, and offer hands-on activities for all attendees to be a part of.
YAHAHA will be available at the booth S441 throughout the entirety of GDC.
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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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Alex Malchenko Head of Sales at Evoplay
Evoplay strengthens Ontario presence in partnership with Caesars Entertainment

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Caesars Entertainment to expand its footprint in the Canadian market, following its initial entry earlier this year. The partnership integrates 20 of the studio’s top-performing titles onto Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino in Ontario, including fan-favourites such as Hot Triple Sevens, Triple Chili, and The Greatest Catch Bonus Buy.
Having announced its official entrance into Ontario in March, the collaboration with Caesars marks a significant step in Evoplay’s local strategy. Further standout releases, such as Inner Fire Bonus Buy and Hot Volcano, also launched as part of the initial package, with additional player favourites, including Fruit Nova and Ice Mania.
The collaboration underlines Evoplay’s commitment to working with leading operators to deliver high-quality content tailored to regional audiences.
Alex Malchenko, Head of Sales at Evoplay, said: “Launching with Caesars in Ontario marks a key milestone in our North American strategy.
“It reflects both the strength of our portfolio and our commitment to providing innovative, high-performing content to operators of the highest caliber.”
Ricardo Cornejo Rivas, Vice President of Online Gaming at Caesars Digital, said: “Evoplay brings a fresh and dynamic approach to online gaming, which we’re excited to offer to our players in Ontario. This portfolio of standout titles adds to our growing content library and furthering our ongoing goal of delivering top-tier entertainment experiences to our players.”
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iGaming Ontario Appoints Joseph Hillier as its New President and CEO

The iGaming Ontario Board of Directors has announced Joseph Hillier as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Joseph’s depth in the Ontario igaming market combined with successful public and private sector careers make him the ideal President and CEO at this critical point in iGaming Ontario’s growth.
Joseph was most recently Chief Strategy Officer and Corporate Secretary at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), where he delivered significant strategic and regulatory initiatives across the province’s alcohol, cannabis, gaming, and horse racing sectors. Prior to the AGCO, he served as Chief of Staff to Ontario Attorney General Hon. Doug Downey and led the development, launch and implementation of Canada’s first private sector-driven igaming market and the creation of iGaming Ontario. Joseph also spent more than a decade working in the financial and legal services sectors.
The Board expressed its sincere thanks to David Smith for serving as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer since Martha Otton’s retirement.
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