Evoke has launched a strategic review that will consider options including a sale of the group or parts of its business. The company said there is no guarantee of a transaction and appointed Morgan Stanley and Rothschild & Co as financial advisers.
A potential sale could change ownership of Evoke’s gambling businesses and assets.
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GGPoker said it would not launch peer-to-peer poker in Alberta while the province’s rules restrict play to local users. 888 Poker began regulated operations last month, and PokerStars relaunched on FanDuel on 2 November; the report said Alberta and Ontario were expected to announce shared liquidity, while Canada’s Supreme Court considers international player pooling.
Playtech chief executive Mor Weizer said the company is targeting an agreement and launch in Brazil by early 2027. He said the government and prospective customer had asked Playtech to wait until after the election period; the company said it remains confident of reaching an agreement.
Regulus expects the UK gambling market to shrink by 12% in 2027, although the sector’s six largest companies, representing about 66% of the market, recorded modest Q2 growth. The analysis said the higher remote gaming duty had not yet clearly affected reported results, while smaller operators could face a greater impact.
Reportedly, Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, remains in broadly the same financial position as a year earlier as it awaits acquisition by Bally's Intralot. The Athens-listed buyer paid £243.3m for the LSE-listed company, with the deal due to complete in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027.
It was reported that UK tax increases affected Evoke’s first-half revenue. The operator sought to offset the increases ahead of its planned takeover by Bally’s Intralot.