Evolution has launched its second live dealer studio in Michigan, also representing the supplier’s seventh location across the US, helping to expand its North American presence and meet “increasing player demand.”
“We are incredibly excited to open our new Grand Rapids studio and continue expanding Evolution’s presence in the US. Michigan is an important market for us, and this new studio allows us to further enhance the player experience while increasing our capacity to offer our world-leading live casino content to operators and players across the state,” Evolution North America CEO Jacob Claesson said.
“Beyond expanding our live dealer offering, this studio creates new employment opportunities within the Grand Rapids community. The launch of the Grand Rapids studio reflects Evolution’s continued commitment to investing in regulated US markets, delivering premium entertainment experiences and supporting local economic growth.”
The gaming supplier had originally debuted its first live casino studio in Michigan during 2021, while the new setting will expand its portfolio offering to include titles from Evolution and Ezugi.
Evolution’s second live casino studio in Michigan will be located in Grand Rapids and host casino games such as blackjack, roulette and baccarat, as well as live dealer titles.
Evolution also launched its Monopoly Live online game show title in Connecticut on April 16, representing the product’s first-ever US launch since originally making its global debut during 2019.
In fellow live casino news, Avanti Studios launched its portfolio of titles in the Spanish market on April 7 through a new partnership with Luckia.es. Avanti Studios Co-Founder Gustaf Hagman joined The Huddle to discuss digital dealers, AI integration and live casino innovations.
BetHog closed a $10m Series A funding round and announced the launch of Sentient Studios in late April, a new B2B venture designed to give online casino operators access to AI-powered live dealer technology.
As a result of an expanded focus on live casino gaming, Global Gaming Insider analyzed what will define the industry’s future on April 27, including automated dealers and real-time digital avatars.
Evolution reported net revenue of €513.0m for the first quarter of 2026 on April 22, marking a 1.5% decline compared to the same period last year, while EBITDA fell 1.9% to €335.3m
