Evoke, owner of William Hill, agrees to £243m takeover by Bally's Intralot.
Evoke, the gambling company that owns William Hill and 888, has agreed to a £243m ($326m) takeover by Greek casino and lottery operator Bally's Intralot. The deal follows a strategic review prompted by a UK government tax increase on remote gaming duty from 21% to 40%, which Evoke said would significantly impact its UK operations. Evoke's shares rose over 12.5% on the announcement.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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The Guardian emphasizes the 90% share price collapse and regulatory fines, while Reuters provides a straightforward deal announcement.
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“William Hill UK owner Evoke agrees to $326 million takeover by Bally's Intralot”
“William Hill owner agrees £243m takeover by Greek casino and lottery firm”
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Evoke paid £2.2bn to buy William Hill's 1,400 betting shops four years ago, and shares have since fallen 90%.
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