Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Bally's Intralot for $243.1M, Jun 2026
Total raised
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Stage
Public
Founded
1997
Headcount
5,463
HQ
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
About
888 Holdings, now known as Evoke plc, is a global online betting and gaming company. It offers a diverse range of casino, sports betting, poker, and bingo products through various online platforms, including brands like William Hill, 888casino, 888poker, 888sport, and Mr Green. The company is committed to providing a responsible and enjoyable gaming experience for its customers worldwide. While its headquarters are in Gibraltar, it maintains satellite offices in various locations, including Tel Aviv, Israel, which focuses on innovation, software development, and engineering.
Headcount over time
5,463 employees (2026-09) · 1 point
Offices
Gibraltar, Gibraltar · HQ / main office
Show all offices (8 more)
- Bucharest, Romania
- Gibraltar
- Antigua and Barbuda
- United States
- Spain
- London, United Kingdom
- Dublin, Ireland
- Malta
Q&A
- What is 888 Holdings' primary business?
- 888 Holdings provides online gaming entertainment and solutions through consumer-facing websites that offer online gaming and community engagement.
- When was 888 Holdings founded?
- 888 Holdings was founded in January 1997.
- What is the current employee count for 888 Holdings?
- 888 Holdings has over 500 employees.
- What is the current market capitalization of 888 Holdings?
- The current market capitalization of 888 Holdings is $457,401,589 USD.
- When did 888 Holdings become a public company?
- 888 Holdings became public on the London Stock Exchange in September 2005.
- Where is 888 Holdings headquartered?
- 888 Holdings is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.
- Who is a founder of 888 Holdings?
- Avi Shaked is a founder of 888 Holdings.
- What are some of 888 Holdings' brands?
- 888 Holdings' brands include 888casino, 888poker, 888sport, 888ladies, and Wink Bingo.
Team · 6
Per Widerström
CEO
Mark Summerfield
Chairman
Sean Wilkins
CFO & Director
James Finney
Director of Investor Relations
Harinder Gill
Chief Risk Officer
Elizabeth Bisby
Company Secretary
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Media & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Engagement & Entertainment
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesWeb
Target customers
Media & EntertainmentGaming IndustryMobile Gaming
Business model
B2BB2C
Tags
user-experiencesocial-gamesgame-developmententertainmentmobile-gamesinteractivegamersmobile-applications
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | evokeplc.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/7349 | |
| facebook.com/888Israel | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/channel/UCPBIav_QqkYUI3SvV4arDSA |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evoke_plc |
| Wikidata | wikidata.org/wiki/Q274372 |
Identifiers & details
| Legal name | Evoke plc |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997-5 |
| Employees (exact) | 5463 |
| Offices | Bucharest; Gibraltar; Antigua and Barbuda; United States; Spain; London; Dublin; Malta |
| Market cap | $457.4M |
| Status reason | Public on LSE on Sep, 2005 |
| Wikidata QID | Q274372 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Bally's Intralot 2026-06 $243.1M
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 29 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | evokeplc.com |
|---|
Wikidata
| QID | Q274372 |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 4 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 512613019 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 1998-03-19 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בסוגי עיסוק שפורטו בתקנון |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2025 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 2 — people (1), other (1) |
| Registered address | מדינת היהודים 85 הרצליה |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | עדכון בעלי תפקידים |
| 2026-04-12 | עדכון כתובת ו/או מען דיגיטלי |