Evolution Expands U.S. Live Casino Presence With Grand Rapids Studio

Evolution has inaugurated a new live dealer studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, marking the company’s seventh live casino studio in the United States and its second in the Michigan market. The studio is part of Evolution’s strategy to strengthen its presence in regulated U.S. markets and enhance live casino offerings for players.

The Grand Rapids facility will provide a wide range of live dealer games, including Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, and upcoming titles such as Ice Fishing and XXXtreme Lightning Roulette. Through Evolution’s sister brand Ezugi, operators and players will also access additional table options and game variants like EZ Baccarat and Triple Zero Roulette, designed to cater to diverse player preferences.

Jacob Claesson, Chief Executive Officer of Evolution North America, commented on the launch: “We are incredibly excited to open our new Grand Rapids studio and continue expanding Evolution’s presence in the United States. 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.”

Claesson added that the studio not only expands live dealer options but also contributes to local economic growth by creating new employment opportunities within the Grand Rapids community. “The launch of the Grand Rapids studio reflects Evolution’s continued commitment to investing in regulated U.S. markets, delivering premium entertainment experiences, and supporting local economic growth,” he said.

The studio is expected to launch new live dealer titles later in 2026, including Ice Fishing, which recently reached a milestone in player engagement. ICE Fishing surpassed its initial capacity of 20,000 concurrent players, peaking at over 23,000 online simultaneously. The achievement positions the game alongside global live casino phenomena and underscores Evolution’s ongoing focus on innovation and entertainment.

Evolution continues to operate live casino studios across multiple regulated U.S. jurisdictions, aiming to meet growing player demand for high-quality online live gaming experiences. The expansion in Michigan reinforces the company’s commitment to regulated markets and delivering premium live casino content to operators and players across North America.

Sources:

“Evolution Expands U.S. Footprint with New Live Dealer Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan”, evolution.com, May 14, 2026

“Evolution has opened a new live dealer studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan”, LinkedIn, May 2026

“Ice Fishing Hits A Major Milestone”, LinkedIn, May 2026