William Hill owner Evoke has revealed a £46million hit from higher gaming taxes, sending adjusted earnings down by a tenth in the first half of 2026. TRENDING Stories Videos Your SayEvoke said the increase in gaming duties had been the most significant change affecting its performance across its key markets. Online revenue increased by four per cent, while William Hill drove a seven per cent increase in gaming revenue. Net debt is approaching £1.9billion, leverage has climbed to 5.6 times, and higher gaming taxes are making an already difficult turnaround considerably tougher." The company's shares have fallen by more than a quarter over the past twelve months as the business continues to face higher gaming duties and pressure on its financial position.