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888 stakes $3 bln to buy William Hill businesses

888 will buy William Hill's business outside the United States from casino group Caesars for 2.2 billion pounds ($3 billion), making a foray on to Britain's high streets with 1,400…

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William Hill betting shop empire up for sale

The Telegraph reports that a Wall Street buyout firm is preparing for battle with the Israeli gambling tycoons behind 888 Holdings as 1,400 William Hill betting shops go under the…

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William Hill warns of profit hit on local lockdowns as revenue falls

British bookmaker William Hill Plc warned on Wednesday that further local lockdowns triggered by a fast-spreading new coronavirus wave would hit core earnings, as it posted lower third-quarter revenue. The…

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Caesars to buy William Hill for $3.7 bln in sports-betting drive

U.S. casino operator Caesars Entertainment agreed on Wednesday to buy British-based gambling group William Hill for 2.9 billion pounds ($3.7 billion) to expand in the fast-growing U.S. sports-betting market. The…

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William Hill closes 119 UK shops as coronavirus spurs online shift

Bookmaker William Hill reported a better-than-expected first-half profit on Wednesday, while announcing 119 UK betting shops closed by coronavirus lockdowns would not reopen as it combines its online and retail…

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4,500 jobs at risk at William Hill

Gambling firm William Hill has confirmed plans to shut 700 betting shops, placing 4,500 jobs at risk. The bookmaker had threatened such a move before a crackdown to cut stakes…

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