888 chooses Evolution for New Jersey live casino
Evolution live content to be showcased on 888casino site
888 has announced plans to launch a New Jersey live casino product, powered by Evolution Gaming.
Live table games to be included on the 888casino site will include American (Double Zero) Roulette, automated Slingshot Roulette, Blackjack with side bets and Bet Behind, Three Card Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold’em Poker and Baccarat.
All games will also be available to Android and iOS users through the 888casino app.
Speaking about the possibilities of the extended deal, Itai Pazner, 888’s COO, said: “888 is committed to growing in regulated markets and has expanded in the US over the last five years. We are confident that Evolution’s Live Casino will continue to drive additional growth for 888 in New Jersey.”
James Stern, Evolution’s director of business development and land-based sales, added: “888 and Evolution have a long-standing and successful relationship.
“Both of our companies approach each new market in a very systematic way to mitigate risk and maximise the opportunity for success. New Jersey is no different. Certainly, from Evolution’s perspective, the time is now right and we are delighted to be working with 888’s New Jersey team.”
And it may not end there for 888, with rumours circulating that the business is actively looking for a partner to spearhead a potential push into US sports betting. 888 CEO Itai Frieberger was quoted recently in the Evening Standard newspaper as saying “We need to find the right partner for us, and that partner needs to find us the right partner for them.
“What we bring to the table is the tech and the international markets – something that most UK bookies don’t have: we are very strong in gaming, but we are short on sport compared to these guys.”