Evoke H1 2026 slides: revenue stable as duty mitigation offsets £46m hit

Evoke plc reported stable revenue of £887.5 million for H1 2026, despite a £46 million increase in gaming duties across its key markets, as highlighted in a report by Investing.com on August 12, 2026. The company demonstrated effective cost mitigation strategies, offsetting more than half of the duty increase through marketing efficiencies and operational savings, resulting in a 10% decline in adjusted EBITDA to £150.2 million.

The UK&I Online segment performed strongly, with 4% revenue growth and a 28% increase in adjusted EBITDA, while retail profitability improved following the closure of underperforming shops. Evoke is awaiting shareholder approval for a recommended acquisition by Bally’s Intralot S.A., with the deal expected to complete in the fourth quarter of 2026 or first quarter of 2027.

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