Evolution Software Reports Record-Breaking Revenues in Q3 2020As we’ve said repeatedly throughout this year, 2020 has been one of the best years for Evolution Gaming that we’ve ever seen. Yet, the world’s leading live dealer games company isn’t done yet. There’s more good news to report for Evolution Gaming.

Year on year, the firm’s third-quarter profits grew to €140m, a 48% increase on the same quarter for 2019. 2020 may have been a tough year for many land casinos, but the leading live casino games company is clearly reaping the benefits.

 

2021 Is Likely to Be Even Bigger for Evolution

If you thought that 2020 might be a lucky year for Evolution, which has seen gaming revenue increase in part due to land casino closures and restrictions, think again. It’s likely that 2021 will be an even bigger year for the company. Why so? Because Evolution plans to close its deal to acquire NetEnt in November of this year, setting it up to take in the revenues related to NetEnt’s live games and its world-class selection of video slots. This includes popular slot games like Starburst, Gonzo’s Quest, and Twin Spin.

Currently, the deal is under scrutiny by the Competition and Markets Authority in the UK. The watchdog wants to find out whether the proposed deal would lessen competition in its thriving iGaming sector. However, Evolution is confident that the investigation will conclude and the deal will proceed in the coming month.

On top of this, the company has recently signed multiple lucrative deals with US-based operators, giving it a larger reach to provide live casino games in the world’s largest economy. This includes a partnership with PointsBet to enter the newly legalized Michigan online gaming market.

 

Digging Into the Q3 Financial Report

 

A quick look at Evolution’s Q3 financial report generates a few insights:

  • The firm’s revenue is largely derived from existing players, showing its strong retention rate and brand loyalty.
  • The profit for the quarter was €79.38m, a 100% increase when compared to the same quarter in the previous year.
  • When looking at the year-to-date figures, the company’s total revenue is also 48% greater than that of 2019, coming in at €383.47m as compared to €259.75m in 2019.

Evolution’s CEO Martin Carlesund acknowledged that the firm had faced some challenges due to the public health crisis, but also noted that the third quarter had been a “period of exceptionally high activity” due to new tables coming online in Pennsylvania and Lithuania.

What a year it has been for Evolution. UK players can play its games at Mr Green, and US players can play other liver casino games at Red Dog Casino.