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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.

“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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AGCO Fines Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto $350,000 for Serious Regulatory Violations Linked to Impromptu After-Party on Gaming Floor

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued monetary penalties totaling $350,000 against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto for multiple violations of provincial gaming standards. The penalties follow an impromptu after-party that was permitted to take place in the pre-dawn hours directly on the casino’s gaming floor.

On September 27, 2024, an electronic dance music event attended by thousands of people was hosted in the theatre adjacent to the casino at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. The event was marked by widespread intoxication, disorderly behavior, and numerous criminal and medical incidents – both inside and outside the venue – including alleged assaults, drug overdoses, and acts of public indecency. Although paid duty officers were present, additional police and emergency services were required to manage the situation.

In the midst of this high-risk environment, casino management approved an unscheduled request by the performing artist to host an after-party on the active gaming floor. The artist and more than 400 guests were permitted onto the gaming floor where the artist was allowed to perform amidst operational table games and gaming machines – without any prior risk assessment or planning.

As a result, security personnel were unable to effectively control the casino floor, including witness reports that an attendee was seen climbing onto slot machines. Failure to maintain appropriate control compromises the security, safety, and integrity of the casino floor. Following the conclusion of the event, the operator failed to promptly report these incidents to the AGCO as required.

Based on the findings of its review, the AGCO’s Registrar has issued an Order of Monetary Penalty (OMP) totaling $350,000 against Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto. These penalties address critical failures in their operations, incident reporting, employee training, and the management of disturbances.

A gaming operator served with an OMP has 15 days to appeal the Registrar’s decision to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an adjudicative tribunal that is part of Tribunals Ontario and independent of the AGCO.

“Casino operators have a fundamental duty to control their gaming environment. Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto’s lapses in this incident compromised the safety of patrons and the security and integrity of the gaming floor,” Dr. Karin Schnarr, Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of AGCO, said.

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IGT and Atlantic Lottery Sign Eight-Year Video Lottery Central System Technology Agreement

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International Game Technology PLC announced that its subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC (hereinafter “IGT”), signed an eight-year agreement with Atlantic Lottery to supply its IntelligenEVO video lottery central system technology across Atlantic Canada. The agreement includes the option for multiple extensions and positions the Atlantic Lottery to become the first World Lottery Association (WLA)-affiliated lottery operator to deploy IGT’s next-generation central management system in a game-to-system (G2S) distributed market.

“By leveraging IGT’s IntelligenEVO technology, Atlantic Lottery will power its video lottery network with the industry’s best-in-class central system and position itself to maximize future contributions to good causes. As an organization that prioritizes system security and exceptional player experiences, Atlantic Lottery believes that IGT’s IntelliegnEVO solution will help generate high player satisfaction and optimal network performance,” said Michael MacKinnon, Atlantic Lottery VP, Product.

“As a long-time supplier to Atlantic Lottery, IGT looks forward to helping the Lottery achieve its growth and player engagement goals with our leading-edge IntelligenEVO video lottery central system. IGT’s IntelligenEVO is a scalable technology for the WLA market that is backed by decades of experience and operator feedback, and maximizes the benefits of real-time data, cloud-based technologies and in-depth analytics,” said David Flinn, IGT SVP Canada, EMEA and LATAM, Gaming Sales.

With peak system security, network availability and responsible gaming functionalities, IntelligenEVO is a reliable, scalable solution that can meet the needs of today and in the future. The solution will accelerate time-to-market and enables the Atlantic Lottery to benefit from the system’s suite of player-focused functionality. The technology’s G2S and open API design optimizes data collection and delivery and will enable Atlantic Lottery to customize their program for evolving player needs.

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NetGaming Goes Live in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive via BetRivers Platform

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NetGaming, a fast-growing online casino content supplier, is proud to announce its launch in Ontario with Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a leading online casino and sports betting company in the United States, Canada and Latin America. This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone for NetGaming as it continues to expand its footprint across regulated North American markets.

As part of the launch, Ontario players on BetRivers can now enjoy a diverse portfolio of NetGaming titles, known for their high-quality graphics, immersive gameplay, and unique themes. Standout games such as Zeus’s Thunderbolt, Bison Gold, and Fireball Inferno are among the first to go live, with additional titles set to follow soon.

This partnership is just the beginning. NetGaming plans to extend its collaboration with Rush Street Interactive into Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Mexico over the coming months.

Pallavi Deshmukh, CEO of NetGaming, commented: “We are thrilled to go live with Rush Street Interactive, a powerhouse operator with a strong presence and loyal player base. This launch marks a significant milestone in our
North American expansion strategy and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional gaming experiences tailored to local player preferences across the region.”

Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street Interactive, commented: “We are pleased to partner with NetGaming to bring innovative, premium games to our players in Ontario. This collaboration aligns with our strategy to offer world-class
entertainment through engaging, action-packed online casino games. We look forward to expanding this partnership into additional regulated markets in the months ahead.”

This strategic partnership highlights both companies’ dedication to providing high- quality, innovative, and responsible entertainment to players in regulated markets.

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