Evolution Expands Live Dealer Footprint with Ezugi Games in US Online Casinos

^{Evolution will be adding Ezugi products to its online casino offerings in the US, starting in New Jersey and expanding to Michigan in 2026. (Photo: Timon Schneider / Alamy)}

Live dealer game provider Evolution is expanding its offerings for the regulated US market, as it will now offer Ezugi-branded games to operators in selected states.

Evolution made the announcement in early October, with Ezugi games already live in New Jersey, streamed from a studio in Atlantic City.

New Studio in Michigan Set for 2026 Launch

Evolution has also revealed plans a new studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, set to open in the first half of 2026. The studio will be able to stream both Evolution and Ezugi content for local operators

“Introducing Ezugi as our second live casino brand in the US is an important step in our North American growth strategy,” Evolution Chief Executive Officer of North America Jacob Claesson said in a statement. “Ezugi’s distinctive portfolio complements Evolution’s world-leading game shows and live casino range, enabling operators to deliver an even richer, more varied live gaming experience tailored to US players.”

Evolution Gaming acquired Ezugi in a 2018 to accelerate Evolution’s growth in regulated markets, including in the United States. Founded in 2012, Ezugi was one of the early innovators in the live casino space, while Evolution was a pioneer in the live dealer category as a whole when it launched in 2006.

Ezugi's initial offerings in New Jersey include EZ Baccarat and Revolution Roulette, with more games like Marble Race to follow. All games are integrated into Evolution’s One Stop Shop (OSS) platform, allowing operators to include both brands using one platform.

This announcement comes after Evolution broadened its presence in West Virginia through a partnership with Betly iCasino, bringing several of its signature titles to local players in September 2025.

Evolution Expanding US Growth Despite Controversies

Evolution has expanded aggresively in the US, opening live dealer studios in several different states. However, its expansion hasn’t come without its share of controversy.

In 2024, Nevada’s Culinary Workers Union Local 226 made a comment to the Nevada Gaming Control Board urging regulators to reconsider giving Evolution a gaming license in the state after its purchase of Galaxy Gaming. The Culinary Union cited concerns about Evolution’s treatment of striking workers in the country of Georgia, who were protesting low wages and poor health conditions.

Separately, private intelligence firm Black Cube has also submitted an affidavit with the New Jersey Supreme Court claiming that Evolution was knowingly allowing its games to be offered at online casinos in countries where gambling was illegal. That affidavit is part of an ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by Evolution against the law firm Calcagni & Kanefsky in 2024. 

Evolution has been attempting to unmask the client that made a complaint alleging that Evolution was violating state regulations due to operating illegally in some countries as well as in some nations under US sanctions. Both the New Jersey Department of Gaming Enforcement and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board investigated the allegations and found no wrongdoing by Evolution.