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Who owns Evolution?
Evolution AB is a Swedish-listed company. From December 1, 2020, Evolution and NetEnt operated as one group under the Evolution name. In April 2021 it agreed to buy Big Time Gaming for up to EUR 450 million, of which EUR 220 million was paid up front.
What do we know about Evolution in the US?
The US record we could confirm for Evolution covers Michigan. The table lists only what we could confirm, not every state or casino.
| Where | What happened | When | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | Completed the NetEnt acquisition | November 30, 2020 | MarketScreener |
| Corporate | Agreed to acquire Big Time Gaming, the creator of Megaways | April 12, 2021 | Evolution |
| Michigan | Launched its third US live casino studio | July 22, 2021 | Evolution, via PR Newswire |
Listing here is not a recommendation.
What games is Evolution known for?
Evolution is known for live dealer games streamed from studios, covered in our live dealer guide. Through Big Time Gaming it owns the Megaways engine, and through NetEnt it owns a large slot library.
How do you check a Evolution game is approved?
A provider does not decide whether a casino is legal. Play only on a site that appears on your state's approved list, and check the game's help screen for its rules and return to player. In New Jersey, each new game needs approval from the Division of Gaming Enforcement before it goes live. See your state page.
Does InsideCasino.us rate Evolution?
No. We do not rate or rank Evolution or its games, and we do not link to sign-ups. A game's return to player is an average over a very long run, so see what a game costs before you play.
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Sources
Checked November 5, 2026. Regulator rules were read through the sources listed, and they can change. How we research.
- MarketScreener: Evolution completes the acquisition of NetEnt (November 30, 2020)
- Evolution: agreement to acquire Big Time Gaming (April 12, 2021)
- Evolution: third US live casino studio, in Michigan (July 22, 2021)