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Merger between Crownbet and William hill a possibility?

24 Nov 2017

Australian gambling group Crown Resorts is currently discussing online gambling joint venture possibilities with the William Hill group as it seeks to improve its CrownBet online business, according to Australian media reports Friday. Crown Resorts has a 62 percent shareholding in CrownBet, and has said only that it is discussing possibilities. “Crown evaluates opportunities regarding …

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The fight for NYX ramps up

23 Nov 2017

The proposed Cdn$775 million acquisition of NYX Gaming by Scientific Games (see previous  reports) is becoming increasingly combative as William Hill seeks to interfere in order to protect its shareholders’ interests. With litigation now filed by all three companies aggravating the issue, Scientific Games added fuel to the flames this week by announcing that it …

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Scientific games joins legal action against william hill

19 Nov 2017

US-based online and land gambling supplier Scientific Games has joined the legal war being waged by NYX Gaming against Brit bookmaking group William Hill plc over the proposed acquisition of NYX by Scientific Games. William Hill has indicated that it intends to use its shareholding in NYX to abort the deal, but faces the combined …

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William Hill deploy IGT land fave

14 Nov 2017

William Hill is the first to launch International Game Technologies (IGT) terrestrial favorite ‘Ocean Magic’ slots across its retail betting properties, mobile and desktop channels in the UK market. “William Hill is proud to be the first operator in the world to offer IGT’s Ocean Magic game in the UK retail environment, on mobile devices …

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NYX takes legal aim at William Hill

13 Nov 2017

NYX Gaming Group has filed an anti-trust law suit against William Hill Steeplechase Limited and William Hill Plc (together William Hill) and “certain” William Hill employees in the Chancery Division of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic County as a preemptive strike against William Hill’s advisory that it seeks to convert its shares in …

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William Hill could complicate NYX Gaming acquisition by Scientific Games

9 Nov 2017

In a market advisory Wednesday, NYX Gaming addressed a possible complication in its proposed Cdn$ 775 million acquisition by US gambling group Scientific Games (see previous reports), noting that major shareholder William Hill has moved to change its NYX convertible preference shares into ordinary shares, enabling it to vote on the proposed agreement. The advisory …

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William Hill on FOBT triennial review

31 Oct 2017

William Hill has weighed in on the UK Government’s gambling reform package saying while it welcomes their acknowledgement of the importance of social responsibility measures and the industry’s contribution to the wider economy it remains concerned that potentially severe stake cuts in FOBT’s remain an option. The company indicated it will play a full part …

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Cybercurrency online casino operator hires former William Hill director

19 Oct 2017

Blockchain online casino provider FunFair has hired former William Hill director David Greyling as chief operating operator. In a press statement Wednesday FunFair revealed that Greyling’s responsibilities will include oversight of the company’s B2B service, which offers blockchain-based casino games to mainstream operators. He will also be responsible for business development, finance, legal, regulation, HR, …

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William Hill takes Realistic Games table games on board

13 Oct 2017

Table game content from UK online casino supplier Realistic Games has gone live at William Hill online casino with blackjack, roulette and Perfect Pairs & 21+3 all now accessible to punters. The games were made available via NYX Gaming Group on the Games tab of the operator’s website. Realistic’s Perfect Pairs & 21+3 blackjack product …

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William Hill expand in-stadia deal with BD Stadia

13 Sep 2017

BD Stadia and William Hill have entered into a new two-year in-stadia betting partnership which include six new stadiums where BD Stadia has contracted to deliver a club service including Bolton, Bradford, Huddersfield, Preston North End, QPR and Stoke. The William Hill branded service will include betting booths, staff uniforms and the match day coupon. …

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William Hill to add iSoftBet online slots to betting shop terminals

6 Sep 2017

Online and mobile casino content provider iSoftBet has struck a content deal with one of the biggest operators in the market, William Hill plc. The games developer has agreed to provide the interactive arm of the bookmaking giant with its entire portfolio of games, including for use in the retail betting shop terminals offered by …

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Silchester takes a bet on William Hill plc

22 Aug 2017

The Daily Mail reports that London hedge fund Silchester International has acquired a 5 percent stake in online and land gambling group William Hill plc, making it the fourth biggest stockholder in the company. Silchester has a reputation for taking a punt on struggling companies that nevertheless have strong potential, and Will Hill has been …

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William Hill agrees in-stadia betting deal with Queens Park Rangers

6 Aug 2017

The UK football club Queens Park Rangers has confirmed that it has agreed an in-stadia betting deal with William Hill which will enhance its supporters’ match day experience at Loftus Road, where the company has installed betting facilities for fans. The agreement includes a provision which enables fans to collect their winnings at any of …

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Will Hill’s Aussie profits take a dive in H1-2017

4 Aug 2017

Australian business media reports indicate that William Hill plc is “disappointed” with the H1-2017 performance of its Australian subsidiary after operating profit plunged 85 percent year-on-year to just A$1.1 million. The decline is all the more remarkable given a 28 percent rise in amounts wagered in the period to A$1.48 billion, a phenomenon which management …

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William Hill pre-tax profits fall 7 percent in H1-2017

2 Aug 2017

Online operations for H1-2017 at William Hill plc significantly outperformed the retail side of the business in terms of revenue growth, according to the company’s interim report released Wednesday. Online, which now accounts for 35 percent of group revenue, saw betting amounts go up 11 percent compared to just two percent in the group’s high …

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Will Hill partners Lottoland for launch of Planet Lottery

11 Jul 2017

William Hill has launched a new betting category in partnership with Lottoland, the William Hill Planet Lottery. William Hill customers can now bet on the outcome of leading Global lottery draws via mobile, computer or tablet, through an integrated platform from Lottoland, who guarantees all lottery outcome betting wins. Head of Corporate Development for William …

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William Hill to close Tel Aviv office?

27 Jun 2017

William Hill is reportedly closing down its Israeli online operations in Tel Aviv, an exclusive report from Leap Rate claims. According to the report, two-hundred staff based at the Tel Aviv office will be laid-off with a select few offered relocation opportunities as the company seeks to streamline and consolidate its online division. The office …

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St Leger Festival attracts new sponsor

27 Jun 2017

William Hill has partnered Arena Racing Company (ARC) as sponsor of the St Leger Festival including the world’s oldest Classic horserace, the Group 1 St Leger Stakes. The three-year deal includes sponsorship of a feature race each day of the four-day festival which will now be known as ‘The William Hill St Leger Festival’. The …

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William Hill Australia integrate Lottoland betting service

26 Jun 2017

William Hill Australia has expanded its offer with the integration of a new turnkey B2B betting service from Lottoland Solutions. The integration will enable William Hill Australia customers to bet on the outcome of global lottery draws including the EuroMillions and US PowerBall. “William Hill is a leader in Australian betting and we are thrilled …

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Will Hill US first to offer wagering on NBA award

26 May 2017

William Hill’s US operations has become the first sports betting operator in the US to be approved to accept wagers on the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) today (Thursday) authorised William Hill to offer the market through its 109 Nevada sportsbooks and on the Mobile Sports app. “We …

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Arena Cacing Company acquires greyhound stadia from Will Hill

24 May 2017

Arena Racing Company (ARC) will acquire Newcastle and Sunderland Greyhound Stadiums from William Hill PLC for an undisclosed consideration. ARC will take over the operational running of both stadiums and responsibility for the 160 employees across the two sites. The stadiums host 520 greyhound racing fixtures a year, of which, 384 are part of the …

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Former William Hill exec joins Coingaming as MD

11 May 2017

The Estonia-based Coingaming Group, which operates bitcoin betting brands BitCasino.io and Sportsbet.io, has appointed former William Hill plc executive Richard Walsh as its new managing director. Walsh spent more than 20 years at William Hill in a variety of senior management positions, and has relocated to the Coingaming Group’s headquarters in Tallinn, where he will …

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Online revenues boost for William Hill plc

9 May 2017

In its report Tuesday on the 17 weeks of 2017 ended April 25, William Hill plc has flagged an encouraging 16 percent year-on-year improvement in online revenues following improved interface and product development that has attracted more punters. The company also flagged the following highlights of the period: * Group total net revenue was up …

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Major management moves at william hill online

28 Apr 2017

William Hill plc has confirmed the departure of three senior managers as it restructures William Hill Online. The departures follow the announcement earlier this week that Graham Sharpe, a 45-year company veteran responsible for media liaison, is to leave (see previous  report). The three are sportsbook director Stuart Watson, chief product officer James Curwen and …

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