Billionaire Kenneth Dart Launches $13.8B Mandatory Takeover Offer for Evolution AB
Kenneth Dart’s Candle Lake has launched a $13.8 billion mandatory takeover offer for Evolution AB after crossing Sweden’s 30 percent ownership threshold.
Kenneth Dart’s Candle Lake has launched a $13.8 billion mandatory takeover offer for Evolution AB after crossing Sweden’s 30 percent ownership threshold.
Billionaire Kenneth Dart’s Candle Lake has crossed the 30% ownership threshold in Evolution AB, triggering a mandatory takeover bid under Swedish law.
The UK Gambling Commission’s published findings show Evolution’s failings were serious enough to consider license suspension, citing weak AML risk assessments and third-party oversight.
Evolution AB shares dipped slightly Friday after Q2 2026 net revenue fell 1.2% to €517.8 million, though RNG revenue surged 14% and profit still rose year-over-year.
Evolution’s MONOPOLY Live live dealer game has launched exclusively at Hard Rock Bet in New Jersey, bringing one of the most recognized brands in online casino gaming to the US regulated market.
Evolution reported Q1 2026 revenue of €513 million as Europe declined 5.9% quarter-on-quarter. CEO Martin Carlesund called Europe the “main headache” — and the US iGaming market should take notes.