In its Q3 trading update, evoke plc reported group revenue of £406m, reflecting a 7% year-on-year decrease or 2% on a like-for-like constant currency basis. The company, which has accepted a takeover offer from Bally's Intralot, highlighted the strain on its retail estate while cautioning the UK government against further sector tax increases.
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