Awards
Evolution has earned industry recognition over the years. Among its notable achievements, it received EGR’s Live Casino Software Supplier of the Year award for ten consecutive years, from 2010 through 2019.
In 2010, Evolution became the first recipient of EGR’s Software Rising Star of the Year award. EGR later named its immersive roulette game Game of the Year in 2014, and Dream Catcher game won Digital Product of the Year at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). In 2018, the company received “Best in Casino Streaming Live Dealer Provider” at Barcelona’s Live Gaming Summit and EGR B2B Awards’ Multi-Channel Supplier of the Year. In 2019, the American Gambling Awards named Evolution Service Provider of the Year.
Evolution Gaming Offer
Evolution’s platform brings casino-style play into the home. The source review points to features such as in-game chat and real-time interaction with people playing at land-based venues.
The catalogue includes familiar casino games as well as titles exclusive to Evolution. Some tables offer optional side bets, and the review says players can keep up to four blackjack tables open in one window. Traditional games include:
- Immersive roulette
- Live roulette
- Live blackjack
- Live baccarat
- Live casino hold ‘em
- Live three card poker
Dream catcher is one of Evolution’s signature games. It was the first title in the “money wheel” category. A dealer spins the wheel as players choose a number to bet on; the payout matches the number shown. For example, a bet on ten pays 10x the stake if the wheel lands on ten.
Monopoly Live
Monopoly Live follows a format similar to Dreamcatcher, with added Chance, 2 rolls and 4 roll spaces. When the wheel lands on Chance, a card is drawn. Landing on a 2 roll or 4 roll space takes players to a bonus game, where they receive the corresponding number of “rolls” on a Monopoly board.
Deal or no Deal Live
Inspired by the television programme of the same name, Deal or no Deal Live is described by the company as “the world’s first 24-hour online live game show.” Play starts with an approximately two-minute qualifying round that determines suitcase values. Players then place a bet and open cases. The source gives the game an expected Return to Player of about 98.42%.
Football Studio
In Football Studio, the dealer reveals a card while players bet on which side will show the higher one. Cards appear on a “pitch table,” with away win, home win and draw as the possible calls. The dealer narrates in a commentator style, providing play-by-play inspired by a football broadcast.
Pros and Cons
Advantages
- Polished live dealer games
- Interactive features in many games
- Available in a range of regions
Disadvantages
- The catalogue consists only of live dealer games
- Some players have reported software bugs
Conclusion
Evolution Gaming may appeal to players who enjoy a live casino experience at home or on mobile. Its graphics and interactive features aim to recreate the feel of a venue. However, the selection is narrower for anyone looking for games without a live dealer. Evolution had shown no plans to move beyond live dealer products and indicated that entering new markets in the near term was unlikely.
