Gambling News - 'Evoke'
Business
December 10, 2025
Evoke Considers Sale as UK Tax Hike Looms
Evoke, formerly known as 888, has initiated a strategic review of its business due to its continued business difficulties. Officials teased that a potential sale of the company could be on the table. The Company Will Review Its Options In a regulatory release on December 10, 2025, Evoke confirmed that its board of directors has […]
Legal
November 19, 2025
Evoke Faces Fresh Scrutiny in Austria as CEO Named in Private Criminal Complaint
Evoke plc and some of its top executives face renewed scrutiny, this time in Austria, where the company’s CEO, Per Widerström, has been named in a private criminal complaint related to a dispute over historic gambling losses. The case, brought by an Austrian physician, was filed with the Vienna Public Prosecutor’s Office on November 13 […]
Business
October 28, 2025
Evoke Posts Q3 Report, Remains on Track to Beating Market Expectations
Gambling leader evoke has published its financial results for the three-month period ended September 30, 2025 (Q3). The company highlighted slight increases across the board and expressed confidence in delivering adjusted EBITDA ahead of current market expectations. Evoke Reports Its Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Growth In its report, evoke highlighted revenue of GBP 435 million […]
Business
October 21, 2025
Evoke Parts Ways with Chair Mendelsohn, Appoints New Board Members
Evoke, the gaming company behind leading brands, such as Mr Green, William Hill and 888, has unveiled major changes to its board, including the departure of its board chair, Lord Jon Mendelsohn. In the meantime, the company welcomed Mark Summerfield as its new permanent non-executive chair and Anne de Kerckhove as its permanent deputy chair. […]
Sports
October 13, 2025
William Hill Could Put the Lock on 200 Shops in the UK
Online betting and gambling giant William Hill has announced plans to close up to 200 of its UK betting shops as its parent company, Evoke, is struggling to get its finances under control ahead of possible new tax hikes in next month’s budget. Up to 1,500 Jobs, Under the Question Mark The decision comes as […]
Casino
October 3, 2025
William Hill Unveils Refreshed Vegas App
William Hill, the evoke-owned gaming and betting operator, has updated its Vegas gaming app, enhancing the player experience with many new features. Slide Into Your Slick New William Hill Vegas App In its official announcement on LinkedIn, William Hill described the refurbished app as a game-changer that will dazzle players with unforgettable experiences. The operator […]
Business
September 16, 2025
Evoke Adds Siddharth Dixit as Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
Evoke (formerly 888 Holdings), a leading betting and gaming group, has unveiled a new leadership appointment, confirming Siddharth Dixit as its new chief strategy and transformation officer. In this position, the new appointee will be tasked with leveraging his robust experience to deliver further developments within the company. Evoke Reinforces Its C-Suite Evoke, which is […]
Business
August 13, 2025
Evoke’s Strategy Shift Pays Off with Higher H1 Profit and Growth
Evoke PLC has shown strong results in the first half of 2025. This marks its fourth straight quarter of growth. The company has seen a big jump in profits. This success comes from a shift in strategy to focus on international markets and to boost efficiency in operations. Evoke Sees Profit Surge as Overseas Growth […]
Business
July 31, 2025
ComeOn Group & Evoke Join Forces to Relaunch 888 in the Netherlands
Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group unveiled a new partnership with betting and gaming powerhouse evoke. Under this latest agreement, the two casino experts will join forces to bring the 888 gaming brand to the Dutch gaming market. 888 Marks Its Triumphant Return According to ComeOn Group’s announcement, evoke selected it as its partner to operate […]
Business
July 22, 2025
Evoke Posts Solid Q2 Gains, Holds Course on FY25 Targets
Betting and gaming giant Evoke, the parent company of William Hill, 888, and Mr Green, has reported a second-quarter surge in revenue and earnings, driven by robust growth across its international digital business and an impressive recovery in retail operations. CEO Widerström noted that the company would strive to maintain this trajectory and deliver lasting […]