888 holding’s share price soars amid takeover talks with rival William Hill February 10, 2015 888 Holding's share price surged amid reports it's in advanced talks with rival William Hill over a takeover bid. The betting firm's share price jumped as much as 24 per cent to 182 pence this afternoon. William Hill shares fell 1.2 per cent to 384 pence. The companies reached a preliminary agreement of 210 pence [...]
William Hill shares fall despite posting record results January 20, 2015 William Hill's share price fell more than 5.5 per cent in early trading this morning, despite posting a record year's results. The figures Profits for the 52 weeks to December 30 rose 11 per cnet year on year to £371m, as revenue climbed eight per cent. The growth came from its online arm, which [...]
World Cup boosts William Hill’s profit on favourable outcomes October 21, 2014 BOOKMAKER William Hill has seen its operating profit soar 89 per cent in the third quarter, with favourable sporting results playing in the group’s favour. William Hill’s revenue climbed 23 per cent, reflecting the benefits of World Cup betting and a favourable sports margin. Furthermore, the bookies’ investment in digital appears to be paying off, [...]
William Hill profits boom despite 82 shop closures October 21, 2014 Bookmaker William Hill has seen its operating profit soar 89 per cent in the third quarter, with favourable sporting results playing in the Group's favour. Group net revenue climbed 23 per cent. Net revenue growth reached nine per cent reflecting the benefits of World Cup wagering and a favourable sports margin. Furthermore, the bookies' investment [...]
William Hill toasts World Cup betting boost August 1, 2014 Bookmaker William Hill has revealed that online betting on this year's World Cup increased by 211 per cent compared to the tournament four years earlier. Overall betting on the tournament in Brazil also increased by 80 per cent on the previous tournament as the firm took in £208m of wagers, compared to the £93m [...]
William Hill prepares rosy reception for new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal July 17, 2014 Bookmakers William Hill took a novel approaching to welcome Dutch legend Louis van Gaal to the Premier League. The FTSE 100 listed firm hired a team of expert florists who started work at 6am on Wednesday to produce a mural portrait of the Dutchman made out of 25,000 red and white tulips in time for [...]
William Hill unveils James Henderson as new CEO July 4, 2014 Bookmakers William Hill have announced the appointment of James Henderson as the company's new chief executive officer, effective from 1 August 2014. Henderson currently serves as the group director, operations, with oversight for the UK retail business, online, William Hill Australia and William Hill US and has been with the bookies for 29 years. Gareth Davis, [...]
Operations chief on track for top job at bookmaker William Hill June 9, 2014 WILLIAM Hill is poised to name operations director James Henderson as its new chief executive, replacing departing boss Ralph Topping. Topping is due to step down from his role at the FTSE 100-listed bookmaker by the end of next year, but is said to be happy to leave sooner once a successor has been chosen. [...]
William Hill set to close 109 shops thanks to government tax hike April 25, 2014 Bookmakers William Hill will be closing 109 betting shops this year as a direct result of the government's decision to hike Machine Games Duty to 25 per cent. Up to 420 William Hill employees are now at risk of redundancy, with roughly £23-24m of exceptional costs to be incurred thanks to the closures. "This is [...]
Ladbrokes and William Hill slide as betting duty hike hits firms March 20, 2014 BOOKMAKERS William Hill and Ladbrokes both continued to suffer on the stock market yesterday following the government’s increase in tax on fixed odds betting terminals used in their high street stores. William Hill raised its initial estimate of the impact of the tax from £16m to £22m, prompting its shares to fall 1.4 per cent [...]