Evolution Gaming makes up a large part of the live casino: there are more than 700 Evolution games in the catalogue, and almost all of them are live games run by a real dealer or presenter. You will find roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows, with Crazy Time and Funky Time among the most played.
The average return to player across these live games is about 96.5%, but it varies noticeably by game type. Below we look at what the numbers say about Evolution's roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows, and how to pick a table that suits you.
Lightning Roulette, XXXTreme Lightning Roulette, Immersive Roulette, Auto-Roulette and Speed Roulette are all listed at 97.30% RTP. That matches the theoretical return of European roulette, where the wheel has a single zero and the house edge is 2.70%. Because the figure is identical across these tables, choosing between them is a question of taste rather than maths.
Blackjack tables include Infinite Blackjack, Power BlackJack and Lightning Blackjack, the last of which is listed at 99.56% RTP. Blackjack return figures assume that every decision follows basic strategy; each deviation lowers the real return. Good strategy narrows the house edge but never removes it.
For baccarat there are tables such as Speed Baccarat A, Lightning Baccarat and Golden Wealth Baccarat. In classic baccarat the drawing rules are fixed, so your only decision is whether to back the banker, the player or a tie. The banker bet carries a house edge of roughly 1.06% and the player bet about 1.24%, while the tie is several times higher.
Game shows bring a lighter, entertainment-led side to the live casino. Evolution's line-up includes Crazy Time, Funky Time, Monopoly Big Baller and Dream Catcher. Crazy Time is listed at 96.08% RTP, noticeably below the 97.30% of the roulette tables or the 99.56% of Lightning Blackjack. The show comes at the cost of a higher house edge over the long run, which is worth bearing in mind when you set your stake.
Player favourites include Crazy Time, Lightning Roulette, Immersive Roulette and Funky Time. Alongside the live tables there is video poker as well: First Person Video Poker is listed at 99.54% RTP, a figure that assumes optimal play.
Start with the game type. The smallest house edges are found in blackjack played to basic strategy and in the banker bet at baccarat; roulette sits at 2.70% and Crazy Time at 3.92%. Then pick a table whose limits fit your budget, and decide in advance how much you are prepared to spend. RTP describes a long-run average, not the result of a single session. Our guides explain the rules and the numbers in more detail.
There are more than 700 Evolution games, and almost all are live: roulette, blackjack, baccarat and game shows such as Crazy Time, Funky Time and Monopoly Big Baller. Video poker is included too, for example First Person Video Poker.
Crazy Time is listed at 96.08% RTP. That is lower than the 97.30% of Evolution's roulette tables, so over the long run the house edge in Crazy Time is higher than in roulette.
No. Lightning Roulette, XXXTreme Lightning Roulette, Immersive Roulette, Auto-Roulette and Speed Roulette are all listed at 97.30%, so picking a table is about style rather than maths.
Lightning Blackjack is listed at 99.56% and First Person Video Poker at 99.54%. Both figures assume every decision is made optimally. No strategy removes the house edge altogether.