Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) completed a $250m purchase of land for Bally’s permanent Chicago casino, the company said. The transaction was part of a broader agreement with Bally’s announced in July; GLPI said an affiliate would assume and amend the existing lease, setting annual rent at $20m.
The completed land purchase advances the real-estate arrangements for Bally’s planned permanent Chicago casino.
Quarter ended 30 September 2026
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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.
evoke said it was discussing a potential transaction under which Bally’s Intralot would acquire all its share capital for £0.50 per share. The proposed deal could be an all-share combination with a partial cash alternative, and Bally’s Intralot has until 18 May to state whether it intends to make an offer. evoke said there was no certainty an offer would be made.
Bally’s Corp. is reportedly positioned to acquire all of Evoke plc, according to an unnamed source cited in media coverage. Evoke’s strategic review is described as ongoing, and final bids are expected soon; the reported material says its net debt is about GBP 1.8 billion and estimates asset value at GBP 1.4 billion to GBP 1.6 billion.
Ezugi games are now available on Bally’s Intralot’s Bally Bet Sports & Casino platform in the UK, the companies announced. The selection includes live dealer games and a Bally’s-branded edition of EZ Marble Race. Bally’s Intralot said it had already offered Ezugi games in Ontario and New Jersey.