888Africa acquired BetLion, a gaming operator active in Kenya and Zambia, according to the companies’ announcement. BetLion brings local staff and a technology platform to the joint venture; adding a Democratic Republic of the Congo licence is expected to support its growth, the announcement said.
BetLion adds local staff, technology and operations in Kenya and Zambia to 888Africa’s expansion.
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Bally’s Intralot said its acquisition of evoke will not complete by year-end because further regulatory procedures remain, with their conclusion expected in the first quarter of 2027. The company reported third-quarter revenue of €286.1m, compared with €81.9m in the same quarter of 2025.
Bally’s Intralot said its acquisition of evoke will not be completed this year, with additional regulatory procedures expected to conclude in Q1 2027. evoke is the parent company of William Hill and 888.
Octoplay said its games have gone live with online casino operator MrQ in the United Kingdom. MrQ is the studio’s 13th operator partner in the market, according to Octoplay.
Octoplay is expanding in the United Kingdom after launching with online casino operator MrQ. In the market, MrQ is the thirteenth operator partner for Octoplay, which already works with names such as bet365 and evoke.
Pennsylvania’s Office of Enforcement Counsel has objected to a proposed licensing arrangement linked to Bally’s planned acquisition of evoke, according to the report. The companies proposed that evoke’s 888 Atlantic surrender its manufacturer licence while the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board considers a conditional change of control; the board will decide whether to approve the request.
Reportedly, GiG completed a €16.4m transaction through GiG Software Plc on 1 October 2026, taking 80% ownership of African betting and gaming operator 888AFRICA. GiG paid €6.1m on completion and will pay €10.3m in instalments over the following 10 months.
The African iGaming Alliance appointed Peter Kesitilwe, former chief executive of the Botswana Gambling Authority, as its first CEO, the organisation said. Betway, 888Africa, SportyBet and betPawa founded the trade group, whose members are licensed in 20 African countries.