Evolution's first offline PH deal goes to Casino Plus

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What happened

Casino Plus has signed what Evolution Gaming describes as its first offline collaboration with a Philippine operator. The deal was reported via GMA Network on 31 October 2026. Evolution, the dominant live dealer and RNG studio supplier globally, has historically operated in the Philippines through standard B2B licensing agreements tied to online channels. This agreement marks a structural shift: Evolution is now integrating with a Philippine operator's physical casino environment, not just its digital product.

Casino Plus is a PAGCOR-licensed operator running both land-based and online gaming under the Casino Filipino brand family. The combination of offline and online presence made it a logical first partner for this type of deal.

Why it matters

Evolution calling this a "first" is deliberate positioning. It signals the company is moving from a commoditised software supplier model toward a tiered partnership structure in this market. The operator that gets in first on a new commercial format typically gains preferential access to new product releases, dedicated account management, and co-marketing support before competitors.

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