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Canada – Evolution’s new Canadian studio goes live

Evolution Gaming’s new state-of-the-art studio in Canada, in the New Westminster area of British Columbia, has gone live.

The new purpose-built Live Casino production complex, Evolution’s eighth studio — and its first outside of Europe — is the result of an agreement to provide Live Casino solutions for BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation).

De enorme studio van 16,000 vierkante meter bevindt zich boven het nieuw ontwikkelde Anvil Centre naast de Fraser River en het gerevitaliseerde, bekroonde Westminster Pier Park.

From here Live Casino games and services will be provided initially for BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation) via the corporation’s PlayNow.com website.

The studio has launched with Live Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat games, but with the intention to expand services within this space and roll out Live Casino solutions for operators in other Canadian provinces. These provinces operate non-competitively in Canada’s regulated market, so will be able to share generic Live Casino tables, while also having the option to offer their own dedicated tables.

De nieuwe studio heeft meer dan 50 nieuwe banen gecreëerd voor de lokale bevolking en zal naar verwachting in de loop van de tijd in totaal ongeveer 170 nieuwe banen creëren naarmate de activiteiten uitbreiden.

As well as being a first for Evolution in North America, the new Vancouver studio is the first Evolution studio to operate with its own dedicated, standalone data centre.

Evolution Group CEO Martin Carlesund commented: “After months of planning and hard work by Evolution and BCLC staff we are delighted that the new studio is now live and serving online players in British Columbia. We are also very excited by the future. BCLC has a strong multi-channel, multi-product offering, now made even stronger with the addition of world-class Evolution-powered Live Casino. We see this as the initial phase in a long-term partnership with BCLC and other Canadian operators. There are many more opportunities to enrich the player experience online, including delivering truly convergent solutions such as Dual Play live tables that allow online and land-based play at the same table.”

Monica Bohm, BCLC’s Vice-President, eGaming, said: “This is a stunning new facility that we believe will have a positive impact in so many ways. The addition of new and innovative products from Evolution’s Live Casino portfolio for existing and new players to enjoy helps keep BCLC at the forefront of gambling entertainment. At the same time we are creating jobs locally. And of course, as a crown corporation owned by the Province of British Columbia, our revenues go towards supporting community initiatives, health care and education across the province.”