Thunderkick Enters Ontario Market with PokerStars and LeoVegas

Independent slots studio Thunderkick has officially launched its operations in Ontario, partnering with prominent international operators PokerStars and LeoVegas.

This expansion into Ontario marks a significant milestone for Thunderkick, aligning with the provider’s strategic focus on key markets including Italy, Portugal, and Sweden.

Ontario represents a crucial component of Thunderkick’s broader North American strategy, which involves a series of game releases and commercial partnerships scheduled for the remainder of 2024.

With this new license, Thunderkick can collaborate with various operators in the region, which has shown strong performance since becoming regulated in 2022.

As part of this expansion, several acclaimed titles will be available to PokerStars and LeoVegas players in Ontario. Initial offerings include 12 Bolts of Thunder, Xterminate, Midas Golden Touch 2, Beat the Beast: Dragon’s Wrath, and Midas Golden Touch Reborn, all set to launch within a month.

This significant milestone positions Thunderkick for further growth, particularly in North America, where the company has also recently entered the US social casino market.

Svante Sahlström, Chief Commercial Officer at Thunderkick, said: “Ontario is one of the most significant strategic moves for us this year, and I think we’ll look back on it as an important marker in the company’s development.

“Partnering with two prominent brands in PokerStars and LeoVegas highlights our drive to deliver on our long-term strategic goals in the continent as we continue to work towards providing the ultimate player experience.”

“The market entry is the latest step in Thunderkick’s progressive worldwide expansion goals, proving that independent slots studios can operate on a global scale and develop a player base across continents by prioritising high-quality games.”

“There is a huge amount of unlocked potential in North America, and as more Canadian provinces and US states become regulated, there is a fantastic opportunity for Thunderkick to expand further.”