Evolution Gaming to Purchase Galaxy Gaming

When Evolution Gaming purchased NetEnt in 2020, they made clear their intentions to be the premier online casino platform/game software developer in the world. With the most recent purchase of Galaxy Gaming in November 2024, they have shown further indications that they have no intentions of taking their foot off the brakes.

On November 15, 2024, Galaxy Gaming‘s shareholders voted to approve the company’s acquisition by Evolution, a leading software company based in Sweden. The acquisition was made to give Evolution rights to use side-bet games as part of its live casino/dealer portfolio. Note: Evolution Gaming is the go-to live casino software developer among top U.S, online casino (iGaming) operators.

Side-Bet Games Coming to Evolution

Evolution Gaming long ago established itself as the world's leading creator of online casino live dealer games. These types of games give online casinos the option of playing table games controller by live dealers as opposed to the traditional "flat-screen" table games. Evolution's portfolio includes standard live casino options like baccarat, blackjack, craps, roulette, and Casino Hold'em. They also offer access to carnival-style live casino games like Dream Catcher, Deal or No Deal, Crazy Time, and Monopoly.

With the addition of games from Galaxy Gaming, Evolution will now be able to offer similar table games that include side bet features. It's noteworthy that Evolution would normally have to pay an additional fee to online casino operators for the right to include side-bet features from third-party software developers. This acquisition eliminates the need to pay such fees since Evolution will be the licensed owner of the side-bet features.

Here are a few examples of side-bet games that have gathered quite a following throughout the world.

21+3 - With this blackjack gaming option, the player's first two cards and the dealer's first card are used to create a 3-card poker hand without extra payouts going to good poker hands.

21+3 progressive - This option is similar to 21+3 with an added progressive jackpot feature. Players can play for the progressive jackpot with an additional side bet. Winners will need to hit pre-selected winning hands.

Bonus Craps - Traditional game of craps with side bet options that are offered on the next roll immediately after a seven had been rolled. Side bets are called

• All Small - numbers 2-6 before a 7 is rolled


• All Tall - numbers 8-12 before a 7 is rolled


• Make Em All - all numbers before a 7 is rolled
  

What the Future Holds for Evolution Side-Bet Games

Since Evolution Gaming will now own exclusive rights to the side-bet games they have purchased, they'll be allowed to experiment with and test additional side-bet options. It's a good bet that eventually Evolution will start developing side-bet games that are innovative and exciting.

Ultimately, Evolution has committed itself to making sure the company's innovations are drawing more online casino players into the fold. They are doing that by creating a wider range of iGaming options that will appeal to a wider group of people in Europe and the U.S.