Evoke plc is in discussions with Bally’s Intralot about a possible acquisition of the entire company, according to the report. The proposal values the business at 50 pence per share and could combine shares and cash, but no final decision has been made and the preliminary process may not lead to a deal.
The discussions could lead to a change of ownership, but the outcome remains uncertain.
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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.
BetRivers Poker recorded Delaware revenue of $70,600 in August 2026, a 12% annual increase, citing Poker Industry PRO. The report said tracking had normalised after two months of understated figures; BetRivers’ three online casinos generated $12.9m during August.
Reportedly, GiG chief financial officer Phil Richards expects the 888Africa acquisition to support its B2B pipeline as the group returns to B2C. Richards linked the acquisition opportunity to Evoke’s restructuring earlier this year, while analysts flagged potential B2B headwinds.
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.
Reportedly, Gaming Corps has secured a distribution deal with Playtech. The studio’s complete games catalogue goes live through Playtech Open Platform, giving operators across 40 regulated markets access to its titles.