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"Evolution's Chief Product Officer, Todd Haushalter, has expressed concerns about the diminishing appeal of traditional baccarat games to younger players and the need to make baccarat more exciting by increasing its speed and win potential. Evolution has developed variations like Lightning Baccarat, Goldethacat Prosperity Tree Baccarat, where multipliers are assigned to cards before each hand, enhancing the excitement for players.
Haushalter mentioned that they need to make baccarat more appealing to the next generation and address the players' desire for faster gameplay. He explained that in the past, players enjoyed slow baccarat games with multiple variations in Macau, but online players prefer faster rounds, typically around 20 seconds per game.
The shift in player preferences has led Evolution to adapt its offerings, even though the company remains highly popular in Asia. The focus is on providing options for speed versions and adding creative elements to keep players engaged during the betting and card reveal process.
Evolution, established in Europe in 2006, is a pioneer in the live casino streaming sector and has become one of the world's largest B2B online casino service providers with 18,000 employees and games available in 18 languages. The company has expanded its live studios to Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
Haushalter highlighted Evolution's growth in the United States, making it the company's largest slot market. They introduced live gaming streaming to the U.S., combining poker, blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and slots. Haushalter also discussed the potential of merging live streaming with slot games to create a social experience, as player attention spans become shorter.
He expressed the need to adapt to evolving player interests, focusing on creating a fusion of the live casino and slot machine gaming sectors to offer more engaging, fast-paced experiences.
Haushalter believes that the future of online gambling lies in blending the two worlds – live casino and slots – to cater to the needs of players seeking quick and engaging gaming experiences, driven by today's short attention spans and the popularity of platforms like TikTok." |
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