Playtech Responds to Evolution, Defending the Integrity of Its Report

United Kingdom.– October 22, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Playtech has publicly denied Evolution Gaming’s accusations and defended the legitimacy of the investigation that sparked recent controversy across the iGaming sector.

Overview

The tension between two of the world’s leading gaming software providers escalated after Evolution claimed Playtech had funded a “defamatory” report against it. Playtech countered, saying the investigation was “lawful, responsible, and rooted in legitimate regulatory concerns.”

Details / Context

Evolution alleged that a Playtech subsidiary hired intelligence firm Black Cube for about £1.8 million to produce a 2021 report later sent to U.S. regulators. According to Evolution, the report contained false claims about its operations in unregulated markets.

Playtech maintained that it commissioned the study following “multiple credible warnings regarding Evolution’s alleged activities” and emphasized that the purpose was to “verify information for compliance and transparency reasons.”

The public exchange triggered market turbulence: Playtech’s shares fell on the London Stock Exchange while the company reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and good corporate governance.

Future Outlook

This case could set a precedent for how far investigative competition may go within the iGaming industry—where reputation and compliance are as critical as innovation.

Industry analysts note that the dispute underscores the need for clearer rules governing intelligence gathering and information disclosure among global gaming suppliers.

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