Evolution Gaming has pushed two new live-dealer formats into casinos through its 2026 update cycle, and both are built around the same idea: take a familiar game and add a layer that changes the math without changing what players need to learn.
Infinite Bet Stacker Blackjack runs on Evolution’s “Infinite” table technology, meaning there’s no seat limit — any number of players can join a single table simultaneously rather than waiting for a spot to open. The blackjack rules themselves stay standard, with one tweak for speed: players automatically stand on 17 or higher, which keeps rounds moving faster than a traditional table. The added “Bet Stacker” element triggers when a randomly revealed card value matches a player’s first two cards, awarding a side bonus worth 25%, 50%, 75% or 100% of their original stake — doubling if both of a player’s starting cards match. According to live-casino tracking site LiveCasinoComparer, the game runs at an RTP of 99.47%, with a card match landing roughly 1.14% of the time.
Video Poker Live takes a different approach, translating a traditionally solo slot-machine format into a live-streamed table. It ships in five variants — Jacks or Better, Tens or Better, Deuces Wild, Bonus Poker and Double Double Bonus Poker — and lets players work through up to 100 hands per session. The headline number is the payout table: a Royal Flush returns 800:1, and the overall RTP sits at 99.58%, among the highest published figures across Evolution’s live portfolio.
Both releases sit inside a broader 2026 shift industry coverage has been tracking: live casino providers are leaning harder into mobile-first streaming, faster table loading, and game-show-style formats that are easier for casual players to pick up than traditional baccarat or roulette etiquette.
Why this matters for AU punters in 2026
The RTP figures on both titles are genuinely high compared to most slots, which sit anywhere from the mid-90s down into the 80s depending on volatility. That doesn’t mean guaranteed returns — RTP is a long-run average across millions of rounds, not a promise for any single session — but it does mean live-dealer table games are statistically one of the better-value categories for players prioritising value over jackpot chasing.
The “Infinite” table format also solves a genuine pain point for AU players: time zone mismatches with European-hosted live tables have historically meant waiting for a free seat during Australian evening hours. Unlimited seating removes that bottleneck entirely.
See which operators have added these tables first in our casino reviews, or browse our real money casino category for platforms running Evolution’s full live lobby.
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