Bally’s Intralot and Evoke extended the deadline for discussions on a possible acquisition until 8 June 2026, according to reports. The proposed transaction values Evoke at about €263m, but no final offer has been made and the parties may still change its terms.
Investors have more time to assess a possible evoke acquisition, but no final offer has been made.
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Bally’s Intralot chief executive Robeson Reeves said the company does not plan to sell evoke assets immediately if its agreed acquisition proceeds. The all-share deal values evoke at £243.1m and is expected to close in Q4 2026 or early 2027, subject to gaming and antitrust approvals.
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 before the end of the year because further regulatory procedures remain. The company expects those procedures to conclude in Q1 2027. evoke is the parent company of William Hill.
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.
Bally’s Intralot agreed to acquire Evoke, with completion expected in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027, subject to regulatory approval, according to the report. Intralot said its offer represents a 138% premium to Evoke’s closing share price on 9 December 2025; shareholders may choose cash instead of shares.
TPG Credit is reportedly discussing financing of up to £800m to support Bally’s Intralot’s proposed acquisition of Evoke, with the amount not yet finalised. The financing could partly refinance Evoke’s debt, while the companies’ talks remain ongoing ahead of a 8 June offer deadline.