Industry
February 15, 2022
William Hill Opts Out Credit Card Payments in Ireland
Credit cards aren’t exactly banned under Irish law when it comes to gambling. Yet, growing criticism of the practice of accepting payments from such financial instruments has forced some operators to be proactive and act decisively in restricting access to their sites with such payment methods. William Hill has become the latest company to deny […]
Business
January 17, 2022
William Hill Signed Content Deal with Real Dealer Studios
William Hill has been offering its players a taste of a new online casino experience since January 6, 2022, after the first of five popular titles from Real Dealer Studios launched with the gaming group. Quality Content and Immersive Gameplay The first title under the partnership deal between William Hill and Real Dealer Studios is […]
Business
January 4, 2022
William Hill Faces the UKGC’s Wrath Again for Not Playing By the Rules
William Hill may be a little too relaxed as it waits for 888 Holdings to complete its purchase of the company’s non-US assets from Caesars Entertainment. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) could fine the operator following the discovery that it submitted inaccurate data to the regulator. Because of the error, the commission stated that it […]
Business
January 3, 2022
888 Holdings to Seal William Hill non-US Asset Acquisition in Q2
888 Holdings is confident that it will complete William Hill’s business acquisition located outside the United States in Q2, 2022. William Hill’s non-US assets became available after Caesars Entertainment acquired the brand in 2020 for approximately $4 billion but decided to focus on the US market exclusively and put the global business up for sale. […]
Business
November 30, 2021
888 Is in the Final Stages of Acquiring William Hill’s Non-US Assets
888 Holdings confirmed that it is one step closer to acquiring the international non-US assets of one of the most reputable betting operators, William Hill. After initially showing interest in October 2020, 888 has proceeded towards making vital steps in the takeover and it expects that the acquisition to be closed in the first quarter […]
Casino
November 25, 2021
William Hill Shuts Downs EuroGrand, 21 Nova and William Hill Casino Club
The impending closures of three online casino brands was announced by William Hill this week as part of an ongoing strategic review at the group that is looking to concentrate on its core businesses. Streamline the Business The decision to discontinue operations of EuroGrand, 21 Nova and William Hill Casino Club was taken after a […]
Business
October 26, 2021
Gambling Opponents Scrutinize William Hill’s Cheap Food Offerings
London-based gambling company William Hill is under fire by gambling opponents for its decision to sell food in some of its stores. The idea is pretty new and is being tested in 5 out of 1,048 retail locations, The Guardian reported. Gambling Opponents Slam the Food Offering According to those opposed to the gaming industry, […]
Business
October 5, 2021
Patrick Jonker Resigns as William Hill’s International MD
Patrick Jonker has chosen not to serve as William Hill’s International Managing Director, as confirmed by the betting company. The departure of Jonker is on mutual terms, and the move is timed closely to William Hill’s anticipated merger with 888 Holdings. The near $3-billion deal (£2.2 billion) was agreed to last month by 888 and […]
Industry
September 7, 2021
888 Set to Take over William Hill Assets in the UK, Europe from Caesars
It’s been a good year for 888 Holdings. Profits are up, it’s launching a new sportsbook with Sports Illustrated in Colorado and, if the latest news is correct, it’s about to become much more entrenched in the European market. According to a report by The Times, Caesars Entertainment has accepted 888’s offer for the purchase […]
Industry
August 18, 2021
BetMGM Gains DC Sports Betting Share in First Full Month
The sportsbook platform of MGM Resorts International is gaining momentum in its new jurisdiction of Washington, DC, with a sports betting handle of $643,498 in July. BetMGM Scores Second Strong Month in Washington, DC BetMGM reported a sports betting handle of $643,498 in the Washington, DC, market in July, and was the only operator to experience growth during the month. Although BetMGM’s DC share stood at […]