{"id":78461,"date":"2026-01-27T15:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/?p=78461"},"modified":"2026-01-27T15:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T15:39:21","slug":"william-hill-evoke-shop-closures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/william-hill-evoke-shop-closures\/","title":{"rendered":"William Hill Owner Evoke Confirms Shop Closures With Q4 2025 Betting Revenue Down 22%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>William Hill owner evoke has posted mixed results for the final quarter of 2025 and revealed plans that include the &#8220;closure of retail stores that are no longer sustainable.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.londonstockexchange.com\/news-article\/EVOK\/2025-post-close-trading-update\/17431471\">2025 post-close trading update<\/a> released to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) reported that Q4 revenue was around $464 million.<\/p>\n<p>It was the strongest quarter of the year with overall revenue up 7% on the previous quarter.<\/p>\n<p>However, it was down 3% compared with the same period in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>A 22% decline in betting revenue was blamed on better than average results achieved in the same quarter last year.<\/p>\n<p>There were strong metrics from evoke\u2019s gaming business that includes brands 888 and Mr Green, with revenue up 9%.<\/p>\n<h2>William Hill Shop Closures Confirmed<\/h2>\n<p>Retail operations reported a 10% rise during the fourth quarter, but some outlets are operating under the threat of closure.<\/p>\n<p>Evoke warned investors in December that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/william-hill-could-be-sold-as-owner-evoke-feels-the-bite-of-new-uk-gambling-tax-laws\/\">William Hill could be sold.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>It is a potential measure to counter the financial hit expected from the gambling tax rises in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/news\/remote-gaming-duty-uk-budget-2025\/\">Remote Gaming Duty<\/a> is going to increase from 21% to 40% from April 1, 2026 as a result of Chancellor Rachel Reeves\u2019 autumn Budget.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70964\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70964\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-70964\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Remote-Gaming-Duty-Budget-560x294.webp\" alt=\"Remote Gaming Duty\" width=\"560\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Remote-Gaming-Duty-Budget-560x294.webp 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Remote-Gaming-Duty-Budget-924x485.webp 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Remote-Gaming-Duty-Budget-350x184.webp 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Remote-Gaming-Duty-Budget-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/11\/Remote-Gaming-Duty-Budget.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70964\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chancellor Rachel Reeves<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Bank Morgan Stanley have been assisting the evoke board in considering its cost-cutting options for the future<\/p>\n<p>Measures could see the sale of the group as a whole or parts of the business being let go.<\/p>\n<p>Chief executive Per Widerstrom confirmed that the company had already identified \u201cretail stores that are no longer sustainable\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe were very disappointed with the outcome of the UK Budget in November that dealt a significant blow to both evoke and the wider regulated industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe continue to believe these tax increases will negatively impact the industry&#8217;s economic contribution, customer protection, and will ultimately serve to support further growth in the illegal black market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a result of these significant UK tax increases, the Board is assessing its strategic options, with a resolute focus on maximising shareholder value.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have moved quickly and decisively to execute on our mitigation plans including the closure of retail stores that are no longer sustainable as well as broader cost savings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will update shareholders on our progress and updated strategic plan in due course.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Evoke Share Prices Fall<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-78484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/evoke-LSE-560x373.jpg\" alt=\"evoke\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/evoke-LSE-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/evoke-LSE-924x616.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/evoke-LSE-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/evoke-LSE-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/evoke-LSE.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There was a negative response to the news on the stock market.<\/p>\n<p>Shares of evoke fell more than 6% during the morning of LSE trading following the statement&#8217;s release.<\/p>\n<p>The group remain encouraged by the robust overall performance in Q4.<\/p>\n<p>The market was reacting adversely to the uncertainty surrounding the future of popular UK bookie William Hill.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Highlights From Q4 2025<\/h2>\n<p>Evoke produced its best quarterly performance of the year from October through to the end of December.<\/p>\n<p>The group revenue of \u00a3464 million was 7% up on the previous quarter.<\/p>\n<p>It was also 3% down when compared with the same period last year.<\/p>\n<p>888casino returned to profit with gaming revenue for the group up 9% in Q4.<\/p>\n<p>Group business in Italy and Denmark produced record quarterly reviews.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_78474\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-78474\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-78474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Evoke-CEO-Per-Widestrom-560x373.jpg\" alt=\"Evoke CEO Per Widerstrom\" width=\"560\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Evoke-CEO-Per-Widestrom-560x373.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Evoke-CEO-Per-Widestrom-924x616.jpg 924w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Evoke-CEO-Per-Widestrom-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Evoke-CEO-Per-Widestrom-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/01\/Evoke-CEO-Per-Widestrom.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-78474\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Evoke CEO Per Widerstrom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Expectations are for revenue to hit \u00a31.786 billion for the year, which would represent a 2% increase on 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Projections for underlying earnings for the year sit between \u00a3355 million and \u00a3360 million, an approximate increase of 15%.<\/p>\n<p>The board will not be providing any financial guidance for the year ahead while its strategic review is underway.<\/p>\n<h2>Reasons To be Positive<\/h2>\n<p>Widerstrom was urging investors to be encouraged by the group\u2019s strong end to 2025.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring Q4 we made good progress against our strategic plans, delivering our best quarter of the year and demonstrating the underlying momentum in the business.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur focus on core markets continued to drive our profitable growth, with Italy and Denmark both delivering record quarterly revenues in Q4.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis positive momentum has continued into 2026 with a strong start to the year with good growth across all divisions.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>William Hill owner evoke has posted mixed results for the final quarter of 2025 and revealed plans that include the &#8220;closure of retail stores that are no longer sustainable.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0 The company\u2019s 2025 post-close trading update released to the London Stock Exchange (LSE) reported that Q4 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