Introduction
Under the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, UK businesses must promote ethical practices that protect workers from exploitation. This statement outlines the steps evoke plc has taken to prevent Modern Slavery within its operations and supply chain.
evoke plc first published a transparency statement in 2017. This document serves as our seventh statement under the Act.
About evoke plc
evoke plc is a leading global betting and gaming company. Following the 2022 acquisition of William Hill’s international business, the Group operates from 11 offices worldwide and employs approximately 9,000 people. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, evoke plc is a member of the FTSE4Good Index, demonstrating our commitment to responsible business practices.
Policies and Commitment
The Group operates with integrity and respects human rights across its operations and supply chain. Our Anti-Modern Slavery Policy, approved by the Board, aligns with international standards and best practices.
Risk Assessment
The Board of evoke plc remains vigilant regarding Modern Slavery risks. We uphold a zero-tolerance approach, aligning with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and International Labour Organisation standards.
The Board’s ESG Committee oversees our Modern Slavery risk strategy. Our Procurement function regularly assesses supply chain risks and confirms that the Group remains a low-risk business. This assessment considers:
- The nature of our operations, focused on online gaming and betting.
- The absence of significant changes to our business model.
- The predominance of operations in low-risk jurisdictions, per the Global Slavery Index.
Some parts of our supply chain operate in moderate-risk regions, such as the Philippines and Romania. We continue to monitor and assess risks in these areas, with no concerns identified to date.
Due Diligence and Risk Management
The Group has strengthened its supply chain due diligence by:
- Embedding Modern Slavery clauses in supplier agreements.
- Conducting reputational checks for all new suppliers, specifically assessing Modern Slavery risks.
- Requiring suppliers responding to tenders to confirm compliance with anti-slavery laws.
Training and Awareness
Our e-learning platform provides Modern Slavery training, featuring case studies and reporting procedures. Employees are encouraged to report concerns via line managers or the independent Whistleblowing hotline.
2025 Actions
In 2025, we continued to strengthen our approach to managing modern slavery risk across the Group by:
- Enhancing our third party risk monitoring capabilities through optimisation of our supply chain screening software, enabling more effective identification of potential human rights risks.
- Embedding modern slavery considerations within formal procurement and tender processes, including review of supplier qualification criteria.
- Publishing a Group Supplier Code of Conduct, setting out clear expectations in respect of human rights, labour standards and ethical business conduct.
- Continuing to apply alert driven monitoring and taking appropriate action where potential non compliance was identified.
2026 Commitments
In 2026, we will:
- Further develop our risk based supplier due diligence framework, including enhanced segmentation of higher risk suppliers.
- Introduce targeted modern slavery risk assessments for suppliers operating in higher risk jurisdictions or sectors.
- Deliver enhanced training and awareness for relevant colleagues within Procurement and Compliance functions.
- Review the effectiveness of our monitoring and escalation processes and report on key performance indicators.
Transparency Statement
This statement is made by evoke plc in accordance with Section 54(6) of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 for the financial year ending 31 December 2025. It was approved and signed on behalf of the Board of Directors of evoke plc on 19 March 2026.
Per Widerström
Chief Executive Officer
19 March 2026