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Evoke Agrees to £243m Takeover by Bally’s Intralot

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Evoke, owner of William Hill and 888, to be acquired by Bally’s Intralot for £243m amid UK gambling tax hikes

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Evoke faced financial struggles after acquiring William Hill in 2018.

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Evoke, owner of William Hill and the 888 online casino brand, has agreed a £243m takeover by the Greek casino and lottery operator Bally’s Intralot. ... (Full article text preserved with paragraph breaks)

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PersonnesPer Widerström Mark Summerfield Avi Shaked Soo Kim

OrganisationsBally’s Intralot William Hill 888

LieuxUK Gibraltar US Athens

SujetsBally’s Intralot William Hill 888 Gambling Tax UK Gaming Industry

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