Business
July 1, 2020
William Hill to Combine Retail and Online Business in the UK
Sports betting and gaming giant William Hill has announced that the company will combine its online and retail business to help it boost results in 2021 and seek a more streamlined approach of doing business in future. William Hill Merges Online and Retail Businesses, Shuts Down Offices William Hill has revealed plans to merge its […]
Business
June 16, 2020
William Hill Reports Strong Recovery, Some Verticals Exceed Expectations
William Hill announced in a trading update issued Tuesday the company has seen strong recovery in the recent weeks, related to the easing of restrictions and the gradual return of sporting events. Despite the trading backdrop remaining uncertain, the online gambling operator is encouraged to see both its online and US divisions perform ahead of […]
Business
June 15, 2020
William Hill, Bet365 and Others Donate $125m to Tackle Problem Gambling in the UK
Five leading gambling companies in the UK have donated a cumulative amount of $125 million to help address problem gambling issues in the country. British Gambling Companies Donate More to Tackle Problem Gambling GambleAware, the NGO tasked with tackling problem gambling in the United Kingdom, will receive additional funding amounting to $125 million from Betting […]
Legal
May 21, 2020
Sports Books and Casinos Win the VAT Legal Battle with HMRC
Sports betting operators in the UK are expected to reclaim up to £1 billion, after the legal battle over the inappropriately applied tax to fixed-odds betting terminals (FOBTs) is over. The Upper Tribunal Tax Chamber came up with a ruling last month supporting the First-Tier Tribunal stance that gambling companies have been charged VAT on […]
Casino
May 16, 2020
William Hill Eyes Online Casinos in the US in H2 2020
British sportsbook William Hill is considering launching online casinos in every state it legally can do so in the US in the second half of 2020. William Hill Plans to Release Online Casino in US in H2 2020 Despite taking a hit to its results in Q1 2020, William Hill is determined to power up […]
Business
May 15, 2020
William Hill Shows Resilience During Global Lockdown
British gaming and sportsbook company William Hill has offered an overview of company numbers during the lockdown, reflecting the impact the COVID-19 lockdown has had on the company’s operations, but also showing resilience. William Hill Shows Resilience Despite Drop in Results Leading gaming and betting company William Hill has reported a 57% decline in net […]
Casino
May 7, 2020
William Hill Offers Drive Through Locations for Deposits and Sign-Ups
William Hill has announced drive-through locations for sports betting deposits and sign- ups as well as their new promotion “Watch the Fights on Us”. Deposits and Signs Ups Available with Drive Through On May 6, William Hill US revealed four drive-through locations for a safe and comfortable signing-up and sports betting deposits. William Hill’s clients […]
Business
April 28, 2020
UK Gambling Companies Agree to Limit TV and Radio Ads through June 5
The Betting & Gaming Council and the United Kingdom’s leading gambling companies have negotiated temporary measures to help protect vulnerable gamblers by limiting the number of advertising shown on TV and radio. TV and Radio Advertisement for Gambling Limited Through June 5 Gambling operators in the United Kingdom have agreed to a new measure to […]
Business
April 21, 2020
Rhode Island Sportsbooks Reloaded by IGT and WH
William Hill and IGT have introduced an update to their Rhode Island sportsbook as part of an ongoing partnership between the companies. The industry leaders will help RI streamline the sports betting experience and offer customers a better, streamlined mobile betting experience. Enrico Drago of IGT on the Elevated Player Experience Enrico Drago, Senior VP […]
Casino
April 9, 2020
William Hill Executives to Forego Increase in Payment and Bonuses
William Hill is suspending payment salary increase and bonuses for the upper management, considering the predicted losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. Suspending of Bonuses and Planned Salary Increase William Hill has announced the new salary packages for chief executive Ulrik Bengtsson and new chief finance officer Matt Ashley. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bengtsson […]