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Evoke takeover talks by Bally’s Intralot confirm pressure on gambling group finances

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Evoke takeover talks by Bally’s Intralot confirm pressure on gambling group finances
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Evoke has confirmed it is talking with Bally’s Intralot S.A. about a possible takeover, ending days of market chatter around the debt-laden betting group that owns William Hill and 888.



The London-listed company said the early-stage approach values the business at 50 pence a share ($0.68). Investors have been watching for signs of corporate interest after a difficult stretch marked by tax pressure, store closures and questions over leverage.



In a stock exchange statement, Evoke said it “no

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