Tag Archives: William Hill
Sweden – Online gambling operators join forces to increase knowledge about Swedish gambling market
Four of Sweden’s largest gambling operators, Betsson, Kindred Group, LeoVegas, and William Hill, are joining forces to increase awareness about the Swedish gambling market through the launch of the new information website, ‘Fakta om spel’ (facts about gambling). The site’s ambition is to be a central database for facts and statistics about the licensed Swedish…
Joe Asher: My decade with William Hill
Lost amidst the noise surrounding the completion of William Hill’s €4bn acquisition by Caesars Entertainment on April 22, Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US, quietly slipped out the door. Under Joe’s leadership, William Hill expanded from its birthplace of Nevada to operate in more than 160 locations across 15 states, taking one in every…
US – William Hill opens first sports book in a US pro sports facility
Marking a major milestone in American sports history, the William Hill Sportsbook at Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. officially opened, becoming the first ever sports betting venue to open within a US professional sports facility. William Hill, a part of Caesars Entertainment, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced a groundbreaking…
Colombia – William Hill opens for business in Colombia
Following the acquisition of a majority stake in the Colombia licensed operator Alfabet in December 2020, WilliamHill.co has launched, making Colombia its first entry in the Latin American market. Alfabet holds internet-operated games license C-1611, authorised by Coljuegos (Colombian gambling regulator) to offer sports betting and online casino games. By rebranding the consumer-facing sports book…
US – Caesars completes purchase of William Hill
Caesars Entertainment has completed its acquisition of William Hill for approximately $4bn. The transaction gives Caesars ownership of one of the world’s leading betting and gambling companies and gives the Company the ability to maximize the opportunity within sports betting and online gaming in the US. “We are thrilled to complete the acquisition of William…
US – Century Casinos launches online in West Virginia
Century Casinos’ partners Rush Street Interactive and William Hill have launched their online casino platforms in West Virginia using Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort’s license. Following the approval by the West Virginia Lottery, Rush Street Interactive launched its online casino BetRivers Online on 12 April, William Hill Casino launched on 13 April. The West Virginia…
US – Nevada Gaming Commission green lights Caesars’ purchase of William Hill
Caesars Entertainment’s $3.7bn purchase of British betting brand William Hill has been approved by the Nevada Gaming Commission. CEO Tom Reeg confirmed to the Nevada Gaming Commission that Caesars only wants to own the U.S. portion of William Hill’s business and will offload the international division once the deal is completed next month. “We’re a…
UK – William Hill praises ‘strong finish’ to a challenging year
William Hill’s total net revenue fell 16 per cent year-over-year in 2020 despite the operators’s online business delivering a nine per cent growth. International net revenue grew 16 per cent as the company expanded into new territories. Platform and product launches for the UK online sector benefitted the second half, generating record net revenue for…
US – William Hill mobile and online sportsbook launches in Virginia
William Hill US, partnered with Caesars Entertainment, has launched its mobile and online Sports Book in Virginia. Available from anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, William Hill offers a seamless experience that makes it easy and quick to make a sports wager. Built on William Hill’s proprietary platform, the app offers Virginia sports fans a…
