News May/June 2026
Bally’s Intralot’s £225m bid for evoke Operator News
Following confirmation that Bally's Intralot is in talks to acquire UK gambling operator evoke, owner of William Hill, for £225m, Bally's Intralot CEO and Director, Robeson Reeves, has added some detail to what he believes the deal would bring to the company.
Evoke has until May 18 to confirm its position with no certainty that an offer will be made.
Reeves said: “We have built a business with a margin profile that stands out in this industry. Evoke has the scale. We see a compelling opportunity to bring our operating model to a significantly larger business and the potential to transform its financial performance through synergies we are uniquely positioned to deliver.
MLB signs deal with Caesars Ent. Sports Betting
MLB Players and Caesars Entertainment have announced a partnership agreement, making Caesars Sportsbook and William Hill officially licensed sportsbook partners of MLB Players. With this deal, Caesars gains access to MLB player name, image, and likeness rights for use across its online sportsbook platforms and at retail sportsbook locations for both brands in North America.
Beginning with the 2026 season, Caesars has integrated MLB player imagery into the Caesars Sportsbook mobile app in jurisdictions where it is live, the William Hill Nevada mobile app, and at
300 regulators attend GLI Roundtable Legislation
Approximately 300 regulators from 16 countries attended the 26th annual Regulators Roundtable presented by Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). Te event was hosted April 15 to 16 at the Palms Las Vegas. Te topics covered were as diverse as the attendees and included artificial intelligence, asset protection, cashless gaming, cyber resilience, digital responsible gaming interventions, geolocation, lottery modernisation, patron protection, prediction
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retail locations for both brands. Baseball fans should expect to see player imagery in mobile market templates, promotional boost banners and in player-specific markets on self-service
markets, risk analysis, and sports betting.
Sports performance psychologist and author of Life as Sport Dr. Jonathan Fader delivered the keynote address. He spoke about how proven sport-performance psychology applies to the realities of today’s workplace, including high expectations, constant change, and pressure to perform. In addition to the presentations and breakout sessions, GLI hosted an Innovation Tech Hub, which featured live demonstrations from Bulletproof, EPIC, Evive, GLI University, Kobetron, KOIN, and Marker Trax.
Tis is an opportunity we're pursuing with conviction. I'm not going to go further than the announcement. Tat's what the process requires, and I will not deviate from it.
"We're working very hard with our financing providers and advisers to agree the best possible financing structure that fully protects our perimeter. Tese discussions are happening live. And until we conclude the details, we cannot say more. We're fully aware of the landscape. Te strategic context for M&A has strengthened since our last call.”
Grosvenor Brighton unveils 2.7m refurb. Operator News
Grosvenor Casino Brighton has completed a £2.7m refurbishment designed to deliver a premium gaming and dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Located on Brighton’s iconic seafront opposite Palace Pier, the Victorian landmark is celebrating its 96-year anniversary in 2026 with a full-scale makeover. Te refurbishment, which began in October 2025, modernises the venue across gaming, food and drink, and the overall customer experience - securing its future as one of the South Coast’s leading entertainment destinations.
betting kiosks inside sportsbook locations throughout the 2026 MLB season.
“Players are the most powerful connection point in sports,” said Evan Kaplan, President of MLB Players, Inc. “By partnering with Caesars, that connection becomes even more visible and dynamic, giving fans a richer and more engaging experience across its platforms.”
“Sports fans regularly show us how much they care about the athletes they follow,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “Teir presence and star power are what fans respond to most. Bringing licensed player imagery into our platforms helps us deliver a more engaging experience for fans.”
“We are grateful to the approximately 300 regulators from across North America and around the world who came to Las Vegas to learn more about what’s next and what’s on the horizon in gaming technology. It is important for regulators to stay as far ahead of technologies and issues as possible, and that is the purpose of the Regulators Roundtable, and we are honoured to present the conference,” said GLI President & CEO, James Maida.
GLI’s next Regulators Roundtable will take place April 7 to 8, 2027, at the Palms Las Vegas.
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