Evolution Gaming is the Swedish studio behind many of the live dealer tables in UK casino lobbies, from roulette and blackjack to baccarat, poker and game shows such as Dream Catcher. Founded in 2006, it streams real croupiers in HD and also owns the slot brands NetEnt and Red Tiger. Below, our Evolution Gaming review covers the game range, the titles worth trying first, how licensing and fairness testing work, and what to expect on a phone.
Evolution Gaming at a glance
Evolution Gaming is a live casino specialist launched in Sweden in 2006 and licensed in Britain by the Gambling Commission. The key facts are summarised here.
| Detail | Evolution |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2006, in Sweden |
| Founding CEO | Jens von Bahr |
| Main licences | UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority |
| Other approvals | Alderney, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Spain, New Jersey and Pennsylvania |
| Fairness checks | eCOGRA, Technical Systems Testing (TST) |
| Live game families | Roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, dice, game shows |
| Slot studios owned | NetEnt, Red Tiger |
| Dedicated mobile app | No, games run in mobile browsers |
Which live games does Evolution make?
Evolution makes live roulette, blackjack, baccarat, poker, dice and game show titles, plus slots through its NetEnt and Red Tiger brands. Most Evolution games fall into one of these families:
- Roulette: European, French and American wheels, alongside Immersive, Speed, Instant, Auto, Double Ball, Lightning, VIP, Dual Play and Salon Privé tables. Our live roulette guide explains the bets.
- Blackjack: the standard live table plus Infinite, Free Bet, Speed, Power, VIP and Salon Privé versions, compared in our live blackjack section.
- Baccarat: the classic game with Squeeze, Control Squeeze, Speed, Lightning, No Commission, Dual Play and Salon Privé editions. Read more under live baccarat.
- Poker: Casino Hold’em and its 2 Hand version, Three Card Poker, Caribbean Stud, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, Texas Hold’em Bonus Poker and Side Bet City, all reviewed on our live poker page.
- Dice: Super Sic Bo and Craps Live, covered in live dice games.
- Game shows: Dream Catcher, Deal or No Deal Live, Mega Ball, Monopoly Live and Crazy Time. Our live game shows page shows how these formats differ.
The slot side works differently. Reels come from NetEnt and Red Tiger rather than from the live studio, so the Evolution name on a slot usually points to one of those two brands.
Standout Evolution games for UK players
Six titles show Evolution at its best: Lightning Roulette, Dual Play Roulette, Infinite Blackjack, Dragon Tiger, Dream Catcher and Deal or No Deal Live. Each one adds a twist to a format you already know.
Lightning Roulette
Lightning Roulette adds random multipliers of up to 500x to a live wheel. Before each result, lightning strikes selected numbers and attaches a multiplier to them, which can lift a payout far above normal roulette returns. The wheel and the croupier are real; the lightning comes from random number generator software.
Dual Play Roulette
Dual Play Roulette connects online players to real tables inside land-based casinos. Streams have come from The Dragonara in Malta and The Hippodrome in London, so you share the wheel with people standing on the casino floor. The format won Best UK Table Gaming Product at the British Gaming Awards.
Infinite Blackjack
Infinite Blackjack has no seat limit, so you never wait for a free place at the table. It uses the Six Card Charlie rule and offers four optional side bets: Any Pair, 21+3, Hot 3 and Bust It.
Dragon Tiger
Dragon Tiger is a stripped-back relative of baccarat decided by just two cards. You back Dragon or Tiger to hold the higher card, and two side bets add extra ways to win. Rounds are fast, which suits players who like quick decisions.
Dream Catcher
Dream Catcher is Evolution’s live money wheel, spun by a host and boosted by multiplier segments. Prizes of up to £500,000 have been on offer, and the game’s success led to later wheel-based shows such as Monopoly Live and Crazy Time.
Deal or No Deal Live
Deal or No Deal Live turns the TV format into a two-stage casino game. A qualifying round decides who reaches the live show, where players pick a briefcase and watch the hidden cash amounts being revealed.
Licensing and fair play at Evolution
Evolution is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and the Malta Gaming Authority, and independent testers check its games for fairness. Regulators in Alderney, Belgium, Denmark, Italy, Latvia, Romania, Spain, New Jersey and Pennsylvania have also approved its services.
On the testing side, eCOGRA has certified the games as fair, and Technical Systems Testing (TST) has verified the live casino software. Most tables rely on physical equipment only: real roulette wheels, real cards and croupiers trained to follow fixed procedures, filmed from several camera angles so you can follow every spin and deal. Random number generators appear only in hybrid titles such as Lightning Roulette and Monopoly Live, where they add the multipliers. Our guide to casino licensing explains what a UKGC licence means for you as a player.
Playing Evolution live casino games on mobile
Evolution live casino games run in mobile browsers, although the studio does not offer a dedicated app of its own. Whether you can use a casino app depends on the operator you pick; either way, the same tables load on a phone or tablet. Because every table is a live video stream, a stable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection makes a real difference to picture quality.
In-game promotions at Evolution casinos
Evolution casinos can run promotions inside the games themselves, such as cash drops and tournaments on live dealer tables. These sit apart from the welcome offers a casino advertises, so check the terms of each one before you opt in. Our live casino bonuses page covers the offers that apply to live tables.
Finding Evolution Gaming casinos in the UK
Evolution Gaming casinos in the UK include LeoVegas, Unibet, Playzee and PartyCasino, UK Gambling Commission licensed operators that carry the studio’s live tables. Evolution itself does not take bets from players, so you always reach its games through a casino like these.
Our reviews of LeoVegas, Unibet, Playzee and PartyCasino explain what each site offers before you sign up. The Evolution line-up still differs between operators, so open the live casino lobby and look for the roulette, blackjack or game show tables you plan to play before you deposit. You can compare Evolution with other studios on our game providers hub.
Our Evolution Gaming review verdict
Evolution is the first studio to check if live dealer games are your priority. Its range covers every major table game, the game shows add an entertainment layer, and the studio is regulated in the UK and tested by eCOGRA and TST. The weak points depend on the operator rather than on Evolution: app access and the exact table line-up vary from casino to casino. Set a budget and time limit before you start, and treat every session as entertainment rather than a way to make money.
Frequently asked questions
When was Evolution Gaming founded?
Evolution was founded in 2006 in Sweden, with Jens von Bahr as its founding chief executive. The studio built its name on live dealer roulette, blackjack and baccarat before moving into poker variants and game shows. It later added slot content through NetEnt and Red Tiger, two studios it owns, so its catalogue now covers both live tables and reel games.
Does Evolution use random number generators in its live games?
Yes, but only in selected titles. Classic tables such as live roulette, blackjack and baccarat use physical wheels, real cards and trained croupiers, filmed from several camera angles. Hybrid games like Lightning Roulette and Monopoly Live add random number generator software on top of the live action to hand out multipliers. Evolution’s games have been certified by eCOGRA and its live software verified by Technical Systems Testing.
Does Evolution make slot games?
Yes, through the studios it owns. Evolution’s own output focuses on live dealer tables and game shows, while its slots come from NetEnt and Red Tiger, both part of the Evolution group. So if you want live roulette or blackjack, you are playing the core Evolution studio, and if you want reels and bonus features, those two brands supply the games.
How high can Lightning Roulette multipliers go?
Lightning Roulette multipliers go as high as 500x. The game keeps a real wheel and a live croupier, then uses random number generator software to strike selected numbers with lightning and attach multipliers to them. That blend of live action and random boosts is why it became one of the best-known roulette variants in the Evolution catalogue.
What side bets does Infinite Blackjack offer?
Infinite Blackjack offers four side bets: Any Pair, 21+3, Hot 3 and Bust It. The table has no seat limit, so you never wait for a free place, and it adds the Six Card Charlie rule to the usual blackjack rules. The side bets are optional and are placed alongside your main wager rather than instead of it.
What is Dual Play Roulette?
Dual Play Roulette is an Evolution format that streams real roulette tables from land-based casinos to online players. Tables have been broadcast from venues such as The Dragonara in Malta and The Hippodrome in London, so you bet on the same spin as the people on the casino floor. The British Gaming Awards named it Best UK Table Gaming Product.
Which UK casinos offer Evolution live tables?
Evolution live tables are offered through licensed online casinos rather than by the studio itself. Operators we have listed with Evolution games include LeoVegas, Unibet, Playzee, Casoola, LVBet, Casino Planet and Party Casino. The exact line-up of tables, game shows and mobile access varies by operator, so check the live casino lobby before you sign up and make sure the site holds a UK Gambling Commission licence.