# Evolution's live blackjack, as the studio publishes it > Which live blackjack variants Evolution publishes, what to read on its rules pages, which casinos we are checking, and the 2026 UKGC decision. Source: https://seatcheck.uk/evolution-live-blackjack/ Updated: 2026-11-13 Evolution is a live casino studio, and each of its blackjack variants has its own published rules, so read the rules page for the variant you want. A studio is not a licence: the Gambling Commission's decision of 23 July 2026 involved Evolution games on six unlicensed sites. This page is as of 13 November 2026, and table counts are not yet checked. ## Variants we are tracking **Evolution blackjack variants · source: Evolution rules pages · checked 13 November 2026** | Variant | Blackjack payout | Soft 17 | Decks | Insurance | |---|---|---|---|---| | Infinite Blackjack | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | | Free Bet Blackjack | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | | Speed Blackjack | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | The names come from the variants we track. Every rule cell stays empty until we have read the studio's own page and noted the date. For what each term means, see [3:2 or 6:5 payouts](https://seatcheck.uk/blackjack-pays-3-to-2-or-6-to-5/) and [house edge](https://seatcheck.uk/house-edge/). **In short:** three variant names, and no rule stated until we read the studio's page. ## A studio is not a licence On 23 July 2026 the Gambling Commission announced that Evolution Malta Holding Limited would pay £4.75 million. The games were on six sites that had no British licence. For you, the lesson is simple: the Evolution name in a lobby says nothing about the casino's licence. Read [why a provider logo does not mean licensed](https://seatcheck.uk/does-provider-logo-mean-licensed/) and the steps in [how to check a casino licence](https://seatcheck.uk/how-to-check-a-casino-licence/). **In short:** check the casino in the register, whichever studio runs the table. ## Which casinos list Evolution tables **Evolution tables in lobbies · source: casino lobbies and the Gambling Commission register · checked 13 November 2026** | Candidate brand (licence to be confirmed) | Register entry | Evolution blackjack in lobby | Lobby date | |---|---|---|---| | bet365 ([licence page](/bet365-licence/)) | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | | William Hill ([licence page](/william-hill-licence/)) | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | | Ladbrokes and Coral | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | | LeoVegas ([licence page](/leovegas-licence/)) | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | | Grosvenor Casinos | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | | 888casino | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | Not yet checked | These six are candidates. A brand is included on our lists only after its Casino Remote entry shows Active in the [register snapshot](https://seatcheck.uk/licence-register-snapshot/). Some assistant answers on 6 November 2026 said Evolution powers most good live blackjack in Britain. We could not confirm that and do not repeat it. **In short:** we name six candidates and publish no table count until a lobby is read. ## What we still need to read - The studio's rules page for each variant, with the date. - Each casino's lobby: the studio, the variants and the stake range. - The register entry for each candidate on the day. See [how we check operators](https://seatcheck.uk/how-we-check-operators/). Our [list of casinos checked](https://seatcheck.uk/best-uk-live-blackjack-casinos/) uses the same criteria. **In short:** three kinds of source are missing, and each is named above. ## A note on operators There are no links to casinos on this page. 18+ only. Gamble responsibly. If you have a question about a casino's licence, use the register first. **In short:** this page carries no operator links. ## How we checked this We read the Gambling Commission's announcement of 23 July 2026 as summarised in our country brief. We have not read Evolution's rules pages or any casino lobby for this page, so the table cells are empty by design. **In short:** every statement here names its source, and anything we could not read is marked as not yet checked. ## What changed 13 November 2026: first published. Nothing has changed since. **In short:** this is the first version of the page. ## FAQ **Does an Evolution table mean the casino is licensed in Britain?** No. In July 2026 the Gambling Commission announced a £4.75 million settlement with Evolution Malta Holding Limited over games on six sites without a British licence. Check the casino in the register. **Which Evolution blackjack variants should I look for?** Names we track are Infinite Blackjack, Free Bet Blackjack and Speed Blackjack. We confirm each against the studio's own rules page and date it. **Do all Evolution tables pay 3:2 for a blackjack?** We cannot say. The payout is a rule of each table and we have not yet read the studio's pages for it. **How many Evolution tables does a casino have?** We publish a table count only as a lobby snapshot with a date. We have no snapshot yet.