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William Hill owner suffers £46m tax hike blow ahead of £243m takeover

Evoke saw underlying earnings slump 10% to £150.2 million in the six months to June 30.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

William Hill owner Evoke under £225m takeover bid from casino giant

The betting giant’s owner effectively put itself up for sale late last year

The Independent UK · Apr 20

William Hill owner Evoke confirms £225m takeover approach from Bally’s Intralot

FTSE 250-listed Evoke is in discussions over a 50p-a-share approach made by the Greek lottery and gaming group.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

William Hill owner says it could shut shops if Reeves raises gambling taxes

Evoke considering the plans before expected tax increases in budget, with up to 1,500 jobs potentially affected

The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025

Evoke to cut costs further as it cautions over a slow start to 2025

William Hill gambling group Evoke rebranded from 888 last year.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Harley-Davidson's Customers Might've Got Hacked

It's been a year for Harley-Davidson. Like, it's been a hard year. The Motor Co's stock has tumbled. Its CEO has fought claims of being woke and caved to outside pressure even though it's the most un-woke company around. It's losing business because it's so anti-woke, in fact. LiveWire has burned through…

RideApart · Jan 1, 2025

Gambling firm appears to trivialise Lebanon pager blasts in social media post

London-listed Evoke, which owns William Hill, apologises for post on Israeli Facebook page linking to job ads

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024

William Hill owner’s turnaround plan falters as losses widen

Gambling group Evoke – formerly 888 – reports losses of £147m after taking £72m hit from US market retreat

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2024

Online casino firm 888.com to withdraw UK adverts after backlash

Ads to be removed from London transport network amid criticism of mayor Sadiq Khan’s ‘baffling’ decision to allow them

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2024

William Hill owner 888's revenue falls, but still beats expectations

Betting shop revenue was down 7%, while UK online sports revenue dipped by 1%

Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024