William Hill has launched pre-configured horse-racing bet builders in the UK and Ireland through an agreement with Checkd Dev, reportedly announced on 11 March 2026. The operator integrated Checkd Dev’s Automated Betting System, while retaining control of pricing and risk within its trading framework.
The integration adds automated racing bet-builder options while William Hill retains pricing and risk control.
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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.
Bally’s Intralot reported adjusted net debt above €1.6bn in its H1 2026 results while pursuing its acquisition of evoke. Debt rose by around €135m compared with a year earlier.
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 Evoke generated £887.5m in the first half of 2026, leaving revenue broadly unchanged. Italian revenue increased 21%, while higher gambling taxes weighed on the group.
It was reported that Gaming Corps secured a content agreement with UK operator group evoke. The deal spans the William Hill, Mr Green and 888 brands.