After Evolution revealed Playtech behind the false report from 2021, the live casino developer filed an amended motion on April 9, 2026, in the Superior Court of New Jersey...
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Playtech responds to Evolution’s defamation lawsuit
Just hours after Evolution named Playtech as a defendant in a defamation lawsuit filed on April 9, 2026, Playtech responded, stressing that the accusations were baseless and that the company would defend itself against them.
In Evolution’s statement, Playtech, Juda Engelmayer, Black Cube, and others were accused of creating a false smear campaign against the casino developer, as it was discovered that Playtech was responsible for commissioning the fake report.
Playtech wrote in a statement:
“As previously announced, Playtech stands by both the decision to commission the report at the centre of Evolution’s claims and the validity of its findings. Evolution continues to seek to avoid legitimate scrutiny rather than addressing longstanding questions about its own conduct, including its decision to supply operators in both illegal and sanctioned markets and to support unlicensed operators in regulated markets.”
The filings have also accused Playtech of fraud, racketeering, and trade libel for publicizing a defamatory report designed to harm Evolution’s reputation.
Playtech added:
“Playtech welcomes court and regulatory examination of the report and its findings and, importantly, the opportunity to be involved in the discovery process, including questioning Evolution’s employees, executives, and officers in court. Playtech will defend itself vigorously against Evolution’s claims, and will continue to act in the best interests of industry operators, suppliers, and regulators as well as its shareholders.”
After the news of the lawsuit, Playtech’s shares began dropping and were trading at 382.00 pence per share in London as of April 10, 2026.
As the legal case continues, Evolution has been rejected in its bid to have a New Jersey judge order sanctions against Black Cube over alleged non-compliance with discovery. ...
