Industry
January 26, 2021
William Hill Goes 100% Green, Develops Female Future Leaders
Global sports betting services provider William Hill announced today two new initiatives related to the environmental aspects of its business and the future inclusion of females on leadership positions. Going Green In the UK, William Hill transformed entirely its supply of electricity, moving away from grid electricity to Total Gas & Power, a supplier of […]
Sports
January 19, 2021
William Hill’s Asher Talks to CNBC about Upcoming D.C. Sportsbook
Speaking to CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” William Hill US CEO Joe Asher and Monumental Sports and Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis talk about the upcoming in-arena sportsbook at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. In-Arena Betting on Its Way William Hill US CEO Joe Asher and Monumental Sports and Entertainment CEO Ted Leonsis joined CNBC’s “Squawk […]
Business
January 13, 2021
William Hill Posts Stronger Q4 Results at End of Difficult Year
Global betting giant William Hill has posted stronger fourth-quarter results amid a challenging year. Executives remain optimistic about the future with William Hill US pending acquisition by Caesars. William Hill’s Q4 Results Mark Company’s Strength Despite headwinds in 2020, William Hill Plc reported strong Q4 quarter results, rounding up a pivotal year in the history […]
Sports
January 2, 2021
William Hill Launches Sports Betting App in Iowa
William Hill US has launched its enhanced sports betting app in Iowa. The app has a mobile and website version. App Launches in Iowa Leading US sportsbook operator William Hill US has launched its enhanced popular sports betting service in Iowa. The service is available both as a mobile version for Android and Apple, as […]
Business
December 30, 2020
William Hill Launches Mobile Sports Book in Washington D.C.
William Hill US announced that it launched its Sports Book App in Washington D.C. The application is now available within a two-block radius around the company’s permanent venue at Capital One Arena. Sports Fans in Washington D.C. Can Now Enjoy William Hill’s Sports Book App The leading sportsbook operator in the U.S., William Hill US, […]
Casino
December 29, 2020
Caesars Entertainment Receives US Antitrust Clearance for Acquisition of William Hill
The largest casino company in the USA announced the early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 for the acquisition of William Hill. The Acquisition Process is on Track On Monday, Caesars Entertainment announced it has cleared the antitrust review of the casino operator’s pending $3.7 billion acquisition of […]
Business
December 28, 2020
William Hill Acquires Alfabet to Enter Colombian Market
UK-based sports betting and online gaming operator William Hill announced Sunday it acquired a majority stake in Alfabet S.A.S. to mark its first entry into a regulated gambling market in Latin America. “We are delighted to announce our acquisition of a majority share in Alfabet S.A.S, and with it, our first entry into a regulated […]
Casino
December 22, 2020
William Hill Launches with Mr Green in Latvia
Mr Green, one of William Hill’s flagship brands, is entering the Latvian markets, with the company leveraging the expertise of 11.lv, another William Hill asset in the country. William Hill Breaks Ground in Latvia with Mr Green William Hill has broken ground in the Latvian iGaming market once again with the roll-out of Mr Green […]
Industry
December 21, 2020
EGBA Released Official Data Projecting 23% Drop in 2020
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), the industry body representing online gaming and betting operators licensed in the EU, released official data, stating that gambling revenues would drop by 23% in 2020 due to the material impact of the coronavirus outbreak. “Like many other sectors, Europe’s gambling sector has taken a hit from COVID-19 […]
Legal
December 8, 2020
UK Gambling Law Review Begins Supported by BGC and William Hill
UK Government announced today the launch of the long-awaited review of the gambling laws in the country that is set to define the framework for an upcoming overhaul of the industry. Launched as part of a call for evidence which is set to run for 16 weeks, the review will consider strengthening the powers of […]