UK's Evoke jumps after agreeing to $326 mln takeover by Bally's Intralot

Bally's Intralot SA

05/06/2026 08:13

** Shares in Evoke EVOK.L up 12.5% at 45p, top gainer on the FTSE smallcaps .FTSC index 
** Shares touch highest level since October 2025 
** Bally's Intralot BYLOTr.AT to buy the British bookmaker for £243.1 million ($326 million) or 52 pence per share 
** Intralot’s offer is at a 33.8% premium to EVOK’s closing price before co confirmed discussions with the Greek lottery and gaming firm
** Up to last close, EVOK up ~80% this year

 (Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru)
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