Evolution launched Ezugi as its second live dealer brand in the US regulated market, with games streaming from its New Jersey studio. The company said the initial line-up includes EZ Baccarat and Ultimate Auto Roulette, and that a new Michigan studio is scheduled to open in the first half of 2026.
The launch adds another live casino offering for operators in New Jersey, with a planned Michigan expansion in 2026.
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It was reported that Evolution gave notice ending its Galaxy Gaming merger agreement. Evolution agreed to a $5.2m termination fee.
Evolution AB has ended its previously announced acquisition of Galaxy Gaming after the deadline to close the transaction passed. Evolution published a notice announcing termination of the deal, and the report was updated to include a response from Galaxy Gaming and Evolution's intention to end the merger.
Evolution expects to secure the remaining regulatory approvals for its Galaxy Gaming acquisition in Q1 2026, reportedly. The $85m deal, agreed in July 2024, still needs approvals understood to be in Nevada and Louisiana; the companies extended the merger deadline to July 2026.
Galaxy Gaming said MONOPOLY Blackjack Progressive has gone live at Metropolitan Gaming venues in London, including Metropolitan Mayfair, Empire Casino, The Sportsman Casino and Park Lane Club. It is the first of the planned MONOPOLY-branded progressive table games to launch in the UK, under Galaxy Gaming’s agreement with Metropolitan Gaming.
Evolution and Galaxy Gaming have extended the deadline for their proposed merger to 17 July 2026, the companies said. They expect to receive the remaining gaming approvals in Q1 2026; Mississippi approval was secured in November 2025. The merger is expected to close shortly after the remaining approvals, subject to other conditions being met or waived.