Evolution Gaming

Evolution Gaming is the world’s leading live online casino gaming supplier. They provide 800+ operators with the most innovative casino software on the planet. In 2020, Evolution acquired NetEnt, gaining access to its extensive catalog of popular slots.

Established: 2006

Headquarters: in Stockholm, Sweden

Licenses: UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, Gibraltar Gambling Commission, etc.

About Evolution Gaming

Evolution Gaming is a Swedish gaming tech company founded in 2006 that supplies and licenses live casino software for online casino operators. A market leader in B2B online casino services, Evolution provides innovative software and enterprise-grade infrastructure to deliver value to its customers.

Having evolved over 20 years, Evolution Gaming is now one of the world’s major players in online gaming. They manage a huge selection of live casino games, slots, and gameshow-style games, making them one of the most popular suppliers in the iGaming industry.

With a mission statement built around diversity, providing value, and responsible gambling, Evolution Gaming is not only a supplier of class-leading entertainment software but one of the industry’s biggest employers, too.

Evolution Gaming Milestones

• 2012: Launches mobile gaming solutions
• 2013: Launched its 100th live table in Riga, Latvia, making it the largest single-site casino operation in Europe
• 2014: Opened its first overseas studio in Malta
• 2015: Opened a second overseas studio in Belgium
• 2018: Signed a partnership agreement with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City
• 2020: Launched the world’s first online live craps game
• 2020: Acquired NetEnt
• 2021: Acquired Big Time Gaming
• 2023: Expanded into Latin America, opening studios in Argentina and Colombia
• 2024: Joakim Andersson joins as CFO

Senior Executives & Leadership

Evolution was founded in 2006 by Jens von Bahr and Fredrik Österberg, and is led by CEO Martin Carlesund, who previously helmed the company’s Malta office. Supporting the CEO are:

• Joakim Andersson – CFO, ensuring financial stability and strategic investment
• Jesper von Bahr – CSO & Secretary to the Board of Directors
• Todd Haushalter – CPO, responsible for overall product and marketing strategy

This strong leadership team has turned Evolution Gaming into one of the world’s leading providers of innovative online casino software. 

In the Media

Evolution Gaming has become a mainstay in the media, garnering plenty of attention and column inches since its inception. These are some of the most recent news stories involving Evolution Gaming, as covered by Gambling Insider. 

• Evolution adds slot studio with Sneaky Slots launch. New brand to enter Evolution’s portfolio of online slots.
• Ezugi strikes a deal with PokerStars. The live casino supplier has partnered with leading online poker brand, PokerStars, bringing more of its products to players in the UK and Ontario.
• Timeline: All of Evolution’s biggest acquisitions. With the announcement of yet another acquisition from the live casino supplier, it’s time to look at Evolution’s evolution.
• Evolution signs Africa partnership with Kiron Interactive. The partnership will allow Evolution to distribute its portfolio via Betman, Kiron Interactive’s proprietary software.

Social Media

• Twitter/X – https://x.com/Evo_global  
• LinkedIn – https://www.instagram.com/evolution_global_/ 
• Instagram – https://www.linkedin.com/company/evolution-global/ 

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