Evoke Plc, the Gibraltar‑based betting and gaming group that owns iconic gambling brands including William Hill and 888, has confirmed the ongoing closure of retail betting shops in the United Kingdom following significant increases in gambling taxes announced by the UK Government. The company’s latest financial and strategic update has provided investors only limited clarity on its future direction, prompting volatility in its share price and renewed scrutiny of its long‑term strategy....
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