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Evolution opens its seventh US studio — and again chooses Michigan

Evolution opened a second live dealer studio in Michigan on May 14, 2026 — this time in Grand Rapids, running both Evolution and Ezugi brands under one roof. The move adds production capacity in a state where local streaming is legally required. Blask tracks 234 Evolution titles across 24 countries, with Crazy Time appearing in over 500 operator lobbies globally.

Brazil’s illegal betting market: 40% of operators, 22% of revenue

Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts confirmed 40% of betting operators still work without a licence, 16 months into regulated operation. Blask data shows unlicensed brands have lost the consumer battle — their demand share dropped from 8.9% to 4.3% — but still hold roughly 22% of estimated market revenue. That gap runs through the payment layer, and it's exactly where TCU's enforcement recommendations now point.

Ontario-tested brands line up for Alberta’s iGaming launch

AGLC’s registrant list previews Alberta’s licensed field for the July 13 launch: Ontario-tested demand leaders, local casino-linked entrants, and a deep offshore revenue pool Blask already measures in CEB and BAP. The piece connects list composition to what the first regulated cycle will actually test.

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