Global live casino leader Evolution has announced that the company officially launched its first live casino studio in Asia. According to the press release, Evolution started their operations today in Cebu, the Philippines. This milestone marks a significant expansion of Evolution’s presence in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthens its role in the country’s regulated online gaming market.
A Strategic Deal
The new studio is a strategic partnership between Evolution and One Visaya Gaming Corporation (OVG), a trusted operator in the Philippines that operates under the strict regulatory standards set by the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR). The collaboration allows Evolution to deliver its world-renowned live casino content to operators licensed in the Philippines — Asia’s first officially regulated iGaming jurisdiction.
At launch, the state-of-the-art studio will offer a selection of Baccarat tables, with popular live game shows such as Lightning Roulette, Marble Race, and the vibrant, locally inspired Super Color Game expected to roll out later in 2025. The move highlights Evolution’s commitment to providing localized, fully compliant live gaming entertainment tailored to regional preferences.
First Asian Studio
Gionata La Torre, Chief Executive Officer for Europe at Evolution, emphasized the significance of the launch:
“We’re proud to launch our first live casino studio in Asia in the Philippines and be part of its regulated online gaming market. This new studio is a major milestone in our long-term commitment to the region. Partnering with OVG allows us to deliver world-class live content tailored to local preferences through licensed operators.”
La Torre also underlined the company's continued focus on market-specific experiences:
“With player favourites available from day one and more exciting titles on the way, our focus remains on quality, innovation, and localisation — the keys to building trust and lasting engagement in any market.”
The Cebu studio reflects Evolution’s strategy of regional customization and innovation, solidifying its footprint in a rapidly growing and increasingly regulated Asian market.
Hasbro Deal
Just a day after the announcement of the new studio, Evolution also announced the launch of a brand-new long-term partnership with Hasbro. Hasbro is a leading game IP and toy company, and the proud owner of Monopoly games.
The two now signed a deal that makes Evolution the exclusive licensing partner for online live casino games and slots for Monopoly and other Hasbro brands. This deal covers online games from all Evolution brands, including Evolution, Ezugi, NetEnt, Red Tiger, Big Time Gaming (BTG), Nolimit City and Livespins.
