Bally’s Intralot has formally launched an acquisition proposal for Evoke Plc, the London-listed gambling operator that owns the William Hill, Mr Green and 888 brands. Following several weeks of negotiations, the bidder has presented an offer valuing Evoke at approximately £243.1 million, marking one of the most closely watched transactions in the European gaming sector this year....
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