Evolution News 2026

Evolution Faces Possible Takeover as Billionaire Kenneth Dart Exceeds 30% Stake
US investor Kenneth Dart now holds 30.02% of Evolution shares. Under Swedish law, he is required to launch a mandatory bid for the entire company, potentially leading to privatization.

Evolution Narrowly Avoids UK Licence Suspension Following AML Failures
The UK Gambling Commission identified serious AML weaknesses at Evolution. The supplier agreed to a £4.75m settlement after games appeared on unlicensed sites.

Galaxy Gaming launches $4 million stock buyback after Evolution deal collapses
Following the termination of its merger with Evolution Malta, Galaxy Gaming receives a $5.2 million fee and initiates a significant share repurchase program.

Avanti Studios Hires Former Evolution Exec Steven Tabone as Commercial Director
Live casino supplier Avanti Studios appoints industry veteran Steven Tabone to drive global growth, following his two-year tenure as Head of Region at Evolution.

Galaxy Gaming and Evolution Merger in Doubt as Deadline Passes
The planned acquisition of Galaxy Gaming by an Evolution subsidiary, valued at approximately $85 million, is uncertain after the merger deadline expired. Both companies are evaluating options, with key regulatory approvals still pending.

Evolution launches “MONOPOLY Roll 'em”: New live dice game with 300x multipliers
Evolution has introduced "MONOPOLY Roll 'em," a new live dice game developed in partnership with Hasbro. Players can win up to 300 times their bet.

Hard Rock Bet Launches MONOPOLY Live in Michigan
Hard Rock Bet Casino has launched MONOPOLY Live, a live dealer game from Evolution, in Michigan. The game offers multipliers of up to 15,000x for the 4 Rolls bonus.

Evolution agrees to multi-million settlement: UKGC concludes license review
Live casino giant Evolution has agreed to a £4.75 million settlement with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) to conclude an ongoing license review.

Panama's Regulated Gaming Market Grew by 16.2 Percent in 2026
Panama's regulated gaming market showed significant growth, increasing by 16.2 percent in the first five months of 2026, signaling a positive industry trend.
