Evolution Gaming has become the first live casino provider to be officially certified following the rules set by Italy's AAMS.

The approval allows Evolution to stream real-time, interactive live casino games such as roulette, blackjack and baccarat, in TV quality. The option of dedicated tables allows operators full control over branding - tables, cards, uniforms and more - with the added advantage of being able to cross-sell and run promotions in real time from the tables, resulting in extra revenue for operators.

Agreements between Evolution and several Italian gaming operators are already signed and Italy’s first online live casinos are expected to open for business in July. Among the gaming operators who will gain first-to-market advantage in Italy are Microgame and 888.com.

Evolution Gaming CEO Jens von Bahr commented: "The opening up and re-regulating of the Italian gaming market is hugely exciting for operators and their customers."