Bally’s Intralot is in discussions over a possible acquisition of evoke, according to the report. The report links the talks to UK gaming tax increases and considers whether they could contribute to market consolidation, but provides no deal terms or outcome.
The possible deal could change ownership in the UK market as operators assess higher gaming taxes.
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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.
Amusnet Italia managing director Polina Nedyalkova said the company recorded its strongest month to date for gross gaming revenue and betting volume in Italy in October 2026. She said agreements with PokerStars, 888 and bet365 had strengthened its local presence.
Amusnet Italia recorded its strongest gross gaming revenue and betting volume in October 2026, extending a year of expansion in the Italian market. Managing director Polina Nedyalkova gave the figures in an interview with Jamma published on 27 October 2026.
Evoke, owner of William Hill, 888 and Mr Green, reported a 7% fall in third-quarter revenue to £406m and linked about 270 betting shop closures over the past year to higher industry taxation. The company urged the government not to raise gambling taxes again in the 28 October Budget and said its takeover by Bally's Intralot remains on track.
Bally’s Intralot shareholders approved the proposed €283.2m acquisition of Evoke, with 99.585% of votes cast supporting the deal, according to the report. Evoke shareholders had already approved it. Regulatory authorisations and a court hearing remain outstanding, with completion expected in late 2026 or early 2027.