Ice Fishing Launches in US With New Evolution Studio Opening

Evolution has introduced Ice Fishing to players in New Jersey and Michigan, with Delaware also joining the initial U.S. release. The November 2 announcement brings the fishing-themed live game show into American regulated markets following its international debut in 2025.

The launch connects the game’s arrival with changes to the company’s studio network. A new Atlantic City facility supports its New Jersey introduction, while Evolution uses its Grand Rapids operation to stream the title in Michigan. The company intends to extend availability to additional regulated U.S. markets over the coming months.

New Studios Support the American Launch

For Evolution’s U.S. live casino business, the New Jersey release also marks the opening of its fourth studio in Atlantic City. The Michigan broadcast comes from the Grand Rapids studio, which opened earlier in 2026.

Ice Fishing reaches American players after attracting more than 26 million players worldwide. Participants have caught over 469 million fish in the game. Those worldwide totals provide the background to its introduction in the United States.

Jacob Claesson, Chief Executive Officer at Evolution North America, said: “Ice Fishing has become a viral hit with players around the world, and we’re excited to now bring that experience to the U.S.”

Wheel Bets Determine Entry to Fishing Rounds

A virtual wheel with 53 segments controls the main game. Players can select multiple betting spots. Leaf 1 and Leaf 2 offer immediate payouts on winning bets, while bonus selections provide access to fishing rounds. An All Bonuses option covers every bonus category.

After betting closes, the game can assign random multipliers reaching 10x. The wheel’s flapper then identifies the winning segment. Leaf segments can receive 3x, 4x, 5x, 7x or 10x. Bonus categories can receive values from 2x through 8x, plus 10x.

A matching bonus result takes qualifying bettors into an Arctic fishing scene. Everyone can watch, although participation and winnings depend on having placed the relevant bet.

Lil’ Blues carries fish multipliers from 3x to 100x. Big Oranges offers a 4x–200x range, while Huge Reds runs from 10x to 500x.

If the game assigns a multiplier to the relevant bonus segments, it increases the fish values before fishing begins. The host gradually pulls a fish from the water, revealing its multiplier when the catch emerges. That final value determines the payout.

Further US Releases Remain Planned

Ice Fishing adds another title to Evolution’s live game show portfolio in the United States. The company has presented the American debut as the opening phase of a wider release, with further regulated markets set to give more operators and players access.

The initial announcement does not name the next jurisdictions or provide individual launch dates. Confirmed availability therefore centres on the opening markets, with subsequent releases remaining part of the company’s stated plans.

The international player total gives the game an established audience ahead of that expansion. Its fish-catching figure measures activity across the game’s worldwide audience. Neither figure provides a separate breakdown of participation in the newly launched American markets.

The current release establishes Ice Fishing’s first U.S. availability, with further distribution still to follow over the coming months.

Source:

Ice Fishing Makes Its U.S. Debut, evolution.com, November 2, 2026.