Evolution Gaming is regarded as a leading online casino live game supplier. Their games are featured in a majority of the internet’s best online casino brands. The iGaming developer supplies games to casino operators in over 20 countries and they hold the appropriate licenses and approvals to offer these services in each jurisdiction.
Being a game provider, Evolution does not directly cater to the end user or player. It is a B2B service provider and the casino operators that source games from Evolution are the ones that offer these games to players in various markets. The operators are responsible for verifying KYC (Know Your Customer) details of every player and deciding if a player is not fit to be accepted. However, Evolution Gaming does offer a range of features and tools that are preventive measures taken towards prohibiting the availability of their games in restricted territories. This is not only the case for Evolution, but generally the accepted standard practice with any online game studio.
Recently, Calcagni & Kanefsky LLP, a law firm moved the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (online gaming regulators for NJ). The law firm claimed that Evolution Gaming was offering games in restricted territories, particularly in countries that were listed as having trade sanctions imposed on them by the US. These countries are – Iran, Sudan and Syria.
Evolution was quick to hit back at the allegations and clarify not only their stand but also clear up how the evidence behind these allegations came to be. Evolution stated that Virtual Proxy Network (VPN) connections were used by individual residing in one of these sanctioned states to access Evolution’s games and services, making it appear as though these games were available in the territory without restriction. In reality, if any player based in these territories tries to access the game, their IP address is flagged for coming from a restricted geographical territory and they will receive a message to the effect of services not being available in their country/territory.
Evolution claimed the use of VPN technologies to be ‘sophisticated technical manipulation’. They further alleged that the efforts to discredit Evolution this way as “a deliberate course of action to circumvent a broadly accepted and well-established process to check users’ geographical location, with the purpose of discrediting Evolution.”
To date, Evolution has confirmed B2B licenses in over 20 jurisdictions, which further promotes safe gambling whilst still offering players an entertaining gaming experience.
Furthermore, Evolution also stated that they have been in touch with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement and have opened up lines of communication with the regulator in order to quickly answer any further questions or queries that may arise about the topic.
A VPN can be used to mask the original IP address of an internet user and make it appear as though they are physically located at a different geographical location. By using such technical manipulation, users on the internet maybe able to access websites and other online services that would otherwise by restricted in their countries.
About Evolution Gaming – Pioneer in Live Dealer Games
Evolution Gaming is an online casino game developer that is known for making video slots and also fantastic live dealer games. In fact, as far as the live dealer gaming market is concerned, Evolution are leaders. According to recent reports, its revenue was up 97% in the live dealer segment. In 2021, Evolution Gaming was awarded the prestigious Live Casino Supplier of the Year for the 12th running year at the coveted EGRA B2B awards. Evolution gaming was founded in 2006 and the company celebrated their 15th anniversary this year.
In addition to holding licenses to operator in over 20 different global markets, Evolution Gaming ISO 27001:2013 certified and they perform regular audits and reviews to ensure that their products and services are compliant with evolving licensing and regulatory requirements around the world.
Some of Evolution’s Best Live Tables
Evolution offers hundreds of live dealer games where players can play casino table games and game shows with a real, professional human croupier via high-definition video streaming. Some of their most popular live dealer tables are Lightning Roulette, Multi Camera Baccarat, Speed Baccarat and Side Bet City (poker).
Most recently, Evolution has just launched its much-anticipated Lightning Blackjack. This is a scalable version of classic Blackjack that can be played in either first – person or live gaming modes. It features enhanced, multiplied cashouts. The first-person variant of the game is a 3D animated version and players can click the ‘Go Live’ button at anytime if they wish to play directly with a real dealer.
Iconic Evolution Video Slots
Evolution acquired leading game development company NetEnt in 2013 and have become a slot powerhouse since. Some of their top performing slots are still known as NetEnt slots, but in reality, they now fall under the Evolution umbrella. Evolution also acquired Red Tiger Gaming, another brand renowned for developing thrilling, action – packed slots. Some of the most iconic and popular slot games in the industry such as Gonzo’s Quest, Starburst, Lost Relics, etc. belong to the NetEnt portfolio of Evolution Gaming. They offer high return to player payout rates of anywhere between 95-98%. Popular Evolution – Red Tiger slots include NFT Megaways, Aurum Codex, The Wild Hatter and Vault of Anubis.
