evoke has renewed 888casino’s partnership with the Canadian Football League for a second season, the company said. The agreement includes a free-to-play predictor game, appearances on Ontario club sidelines and broadcasts, and promotional placements during Ontario-based East Division post-season matches in November.
The renewal maintains 888casino promotions around CFL teams and Ontario post-season matches.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
GiG Software plans to buy 80% of 888AFRICA from evoke subsidiary Virtual Emerging Entertainment Limited for approximately €16.4m. GiG approved an €8.5m fundraising through shares and convertible loans to support the initial payment. The transaction requires further approvals and definitive agreements, while founders would retain the remaining shares and management involvement.