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• Evoke Enters Formal Merger Talks With Bally’s Intralot Following Significant UK Gambling Tax Hikes

  Published: Apr 22, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Evoke has confirmed active negotiations for an all share combination with Bally’s Intralot valued at £0.50 per share. The proposal comes as Evoke shutters 200 William Hill location...

• Bally’s Intralot Targets European Expansion Through Strategic All-Share Acquisition Talks With Industry Rival Evoke

  Published: Apr 22, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Bally’s CEO Robeson Reeves confirmed the company is pursuing an all-share combination with Evoke to significantly scale its European presence in Italy, Romania, and Spain. The prop...

• Rank Group NGR Hits £205 Million as Grosvenor Casinos Benefit from Machine Rollout and Bingo Duty Relief

  Published: Apr 15, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Rank Group reported a 5% increase in like-for-like net gaming revenue for the third quarter, reaching £205.4 million despite significant regulatory and tax pressures. While the com...

• LiveScore Group Revenue Climbs to £206 Million Amid Sharp UK Market Outperformance and Regulatory Shifts

  Published: Apr 15, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  LiveScore Group reported a 15% increase in annual turnover to £206.3 million, driven primarily by a 26% surge in its United Kingdom operations. While the group significantly narrow...

• Entain to Shutter 39 Ladbrokes Branches in Ireland Following Failed Negotiations for Retail Estate Sale

  Published: Apr 2, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Entain has announced the closure of more than one third of its Irish Ladbrokes locations after a potential deal with Bar One Racing collapsed. The move, which puts 226 jobs at risk...

• Evoke to Shut 200 William Hill Outlets in May Following UK Tax Hikes and Strategic Review

  Published: Apr 1, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Evoke Plc has announced the permanent closure of approximately 200 William Hill retail shops, accounting for 15% of its UK estate. The decision follows the implementation of increa...

• Playtech Initiates Strategic Review of Sun Bingo as UK Tax Hikes Threaten Profitability; Group Eyes Massive Brazil Expansion

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Following its FY2025 earnings report, Playtech has launched an operational review of its Sun Bingo white-label business, citing an incoming 40% Remote Gaming Duty (RGD) in the UK a...

• Entain Targets New Zealand iGaming Expansion and Doubles UK Tax Mitigation Strategy to £50 Million Following Robust FY25 Growth

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  Entain CEO Stella David has announced the company's intention to secure three of 15 available iGaming licenses in New Zealand’s upcoming £600 million market. Simultaneously, the op...

• Proposed UK License Fee Surge Threatens Profitability for Regulated Operators

  Published: Feb 13, 2026

  Section: Online Gambling

  The British government has introduced a consultation to increase Gambling Commission license fees by nearly 30% starting in 2026. Industry experts warn that the cumulative effect o...