Evolution Gaming adopts “infection prevention activities” across live casino estate
Swedish supplier conducting temperature checks at studio entrances amid strong demand for live casino
Evolution Gaming has adopted infection prevention activities across its suite of live casino studios as the supplier seeks to minimise the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
In a Covid-19 update, Evolution confirmed the business, so far, has faced “few major disturbances” in the face of the global outbreak.
The Stockholm-listed supplier has taken precautionary measures in all studios, including disinfection, distancing and separation of employees, as well as temperature checks at studio entrances and increased cleaning.
Evolution currently operates studios in eight locations, and employees who are not involved in daily studio operations are now working from home.
In a statement, Evolution noted a “continued strong demand” for the company’s products as customers and clients switch focus to casino in the absence of betting on sports.
Martin Carlesund, Evolution Gaming CEO, said: “It is a turbulent time and it is inevitable that Covid-19 also impacts our business, but all employees are now doing a hard and fantastic job. Calm and methodical with the right decisions every day, we are slowly moving forward.
“We work in a precautionary manner and according to national guidelines to protect the health and safety of our employees. We have a strong financial position and, in the midst of all this, we experience a high demand for live casino. With the safety of our employees as priority, we are doing our utmost to continue delivering the market’s leading product,” he added.
Evolution will release its interim report for January to March 2020 on 23 April.
Rival live casino supplier Playtech yesterday confirmed the closure of its studio in the Philippines, although its Riga-based studio remains open and operational.