Australia urged to ban online gambling ads Australia should phase out advertising for online gambling in three years, a parliamentary committee of inquiry recommended today as it looked to limit the "havoc" it caused in one of the world's biggest betting market. Business • 28 Jun 23
Australia urged to ban online gambling ads Australia should phase out advertising for online gambling in three years, a parliamentary committee of inquiry recommended today as it looked to limit the "havoc" it caused in one of the world's biggest betting market. Business • 28 Jun 23
Entain's quarterly revenue soars by 31% British gambling firm Entain has today reported a surge in first-quarter total net gaming revenue, benefiting from a rebound at its retail shops even as online growth declined. Business • 07 Apr 22
Entain's quarterly revenue soars by 31% British gambling firm Entain has today reported a surge in first-quarter total net gaming revenue, benefiting from a rebound at its retail shops even as online growth declined. Business • 07 Apr 22
Gambling firms are betting on ethical change All bets are off for gambling firms as the increased focus on ethics is forcing the industry to change its business model. Business • 06 Mar 22
Gambling firms are betting on ethical change All bets are off for gambling firms as the increased focus on ethics is forcing the industry to change its business model. Business • 06 Mar 22
Legislation to establish gambling regulator published Legislation to facilitate the establishment of a gambling regulator has been published by the Government. Politics • 21 Oct 21
Legislation to establish gambling regulator published Legislation to facilitate the establishment of a gambling regulator has been published by the Government. Politics • 21 Oct 21
Unlucky for some: Fears new law could hit bingo wins A spokesperson for Save Our Bingo says she is concerned a bill that will reduce the amount of money paid out on a bingo win will force many bingo halls to close. Ireland • 03 Dec 19
Unlucky for some: Fears new law could hit bingo wins A spokesperson for Save Our Bingo says she is concerned a bill that will reduce the amount of money paid out on a bingo win will force many bingo halls to close. Ireland • 03 Dec 19
William Hill plans to close 700 betting shops in UK William Hill plans to close 700 of its 2,300 British betting shops, putting about 4,500 jobs, a third of its workforce, at risk. Business • 04 Jul 19
William Hill plans to close 700 betting shops in UK William Hill plans to close 700 of its 2,300 British betting shops, putting about 4,500 jobs, a third of its workforce, at risk. Business • 04 Jul 19
William Hill reports annual revenue growth of 2% British bookmaker William Hill today reported higher revenue for the year to April 30, as the success of its online business and operations in the US countered a weaker retail performance back home. Business • 15 May 19
William Hill reports annual revenue growth of 2% British bookmaker William Hill today reported higher revenue for the year to April 30, as the success of its online business and operations in the US countered a weaker retail performance back home. Business • 15 May 19
Bets off for UK's bookies after horse flu outbreak A shutdown in British horse racing due to an outbreak of equine influenza is costing the bookmaking industry tens of millions of pounds, Betfair has said, and could get much worse if the outbreak is prolonged. Business • 08 Feb 19
Bets off for UK's bookies after horse flu outbreak A shutdown in British horse racing due to an outbreak of equine influenza is costing the bookmaking industry tens of millions of pounds, Betfair has said, and could get much worse if the outbreak is prolonged. Business • 08 Feb 19
William Hill sees lower profit on weak margins UK bookmaker William Hill today forecast lower full-year operating profit, largely below analysts' consensus, blaming weaker football and racing margins as well as challenging conditions on the UK high street. Business • 06 Nov 18
William Hill sees lower profit on weak margins UK bookmaker William Hill today forecast lower full-year operating profit, largely below analysts' consensus, blaming weaker football and racing margins as well as challenging conditions on the UK high street. Business • 06 Nov 18
Online betting boosts profits for Ladbrokes Coral Betting company Ladbrokes Coral Group today reported a 7% rise in first-half operating profit - driven by strong trading online. Business • 31 Aug 17
Online betting boosts profits for Ladbrokes Coral Betting company Ladbrokes Coral Group today reported a 7% rise in first-half operating profit - driven by strong trading online. Business • 31 Aug 17
Paddy Power Betfair's 2016 revenues race 18% higher Paddy Power Betfair has reported higher revenues and operating profits for 2016 - its first full year of earnings since the merger of the two betting giants last year. Business • 07 Mar 17
Paddy Power Betfair's 2016 revenues race 18% higher Paddy Power Betfair has reported higher revenues and operating profits for 2016 - its first full year of earnings since the merger of the two betting giants last year. Business • 07 Mar 17
888 still confident of bwin deal despite GVC moves Takeover suitor 888 Holdings has insisted it was best placed to seal a tie-up with bwin.party amid signs it could be jilted at the altar in favour of a rival £1 billion proposal. Business • 28 Aug 15
888 still confident of bwin deal despite GVC moves Takeover suitor 888 Holdings has insisted it was best placed to seal a tie-up with bwin.party amid signs it could be jilted at the altar in favour of a rival £1 billion proposal. Business • 28 Aug 15
Bwin asks GVC to table its best offer Online gambling company Bwin.party has asked GVC Holdings to table its best offer for the business after the duo addressed key concerns over the suitor's latest £1 billion approach. Business • 27 Aug 15
Bwin asks GVC to table its best offer Online gambling company Bwin.party has asked GVC Holdings to table its best offer for the business after the duo addressed key concerns over the suitor's latest £1 billion approach. Business • 27 Aug 15
William Hill profits narrow in H1 2015 Britain's largest bookmaker William Hill has posted a 12% fall in first-half operating profit, weighed down by increased machine games duty and a new tax on bets made online by its British-based customers. Business • 07 Aug 15
William Hill profits narrow in H1 2015 Britain's largest bookmaker William Hill has posted a 12% fall in first-half operating profit, weighed down by increased machine games duty and a new tax on bets made online by its British-based customers. Business • 07 Aug 15
Betting firm GVC ups bid for Bwin Online gambling firm GVC Holdings has raised its offer for Bwin.party Digital Entertainment to about £1 billion, topping a recently-accepted bid from 888 Holdings. Business • 27 Jul 15
Betting firm GVC ups bid for Bwin Online gambling firm GVC Holdings has raised its offer for Bwin.party Digital Entertainment to about £1 billion, topping a recently-accepted bid from 888 Holdings. Business • 27 Jul 15
Paddy Power's operating profit falls 14% Paddy Power's operating profit fell by 14% to €60.1m in the first half of the year after it was hit by a run of unfavourable sports results. Business • 28 Aug 14
Paddy Power's operating profit falls 14% Paddy Power's operating profit fell by 14% to €60.1m in the first half of the year after it was hit by a run of unfavourable sports results. Business • 28 Aug 14
William Hill sees revenue rise following World Cup William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker, said betting on the soccer World Cup this year had increased by 80% from the last time the tournament was played. Business • 01 Aug 14
William Hill sees revenue rise following World Cup William Hill, Britain's largest bookmaker, said betting on the soccer World Cup this year had increased by 80% from the last time the tournament was played. Business • 01 Aug 14
Call for betting laws to stop credit card bets A Labour TD has asked that new betting legislation contain a clause that would prohibit bookmakers taking bets from customers who use their credit cards to pay for the bet. News • 09 Jul 14
Call for betting laws to stop credit card bets A Labour TD has asked that new betting legislation contain a clause that would prohibit bookmakers taking bets from customers who use their credit cards to pay for the bet. News • 09 Jul 14
Betfair says heading for top end of profit target Betfair said it was on course to reach the top end of its profit guidance as investments in Italy and New Jersey prove less expensive than feared. Business • 06 Mar 14
Betfair says heading for top end of profit target Betfair said it was on course to reach the top end of its profit guidance as investments in Italy and New Jersey prove less expensive than feared. Business • 06 Mar 14
Ladbrokes warning as 2013 profits slump Ladbrokes said today that operating profit would take a hit in the first half of 2014 due to upgrades to its online service Business • 25 Feb 14
Ladbrokes warning as 2013 profits slump Ladbrokes said today that operating profit would take a hit in the first half of 2014 due to upgrades to its online service Business • 25 Feb 14
William Hill's winning run comes to a halt Third quarter operating profit from William Hill undershot forecasts by £20m sterling after sports results went against the leading British bookmaker. Business • 03 Oct 13
William Hill's winning run comes to a halt Third quarter operating profit from William Hill undershot forecasts by £20m sterling after sports results went against the leading British bookmaker. Business • 03 Oct 13
Paddy Power sees profits rise in 1st half of year Bookmaker Paddy Power has reported a pre-tax profit of €77 million for the first six months of the year, up 22% on the same period of 2012. Business • 28 Aug 13
Paddy Power sees profits rise in 1st half of year Bookmaker Paddy Power has reported a pre-tax profit of €77 million for the first six months of the year, up 22% on the same period of 2012. Business • 28 Aug 13
Britain moves to tax offshore gambling operations Online betting companies based in offshore havens to sidestep Britain's gambling taxes will be hit with a new levy that could cost the industry £300 million ($467 million). Business • 16 Aug 13
Britain moves to tax offshore gambling operations Online betting companies based in offshore havens to sidestep Britain's gambling taxes will be hit with a new levy that could cost the industry £300 million ($467 million). Business • 16 Aug 13
Paddy Power's pre-tax profits for 2012 up 15% Bookmaker Paddy Power has reported a 15% increase in pre-tax profits for last year and said it was looking forward to 2013 and beyond with confidence. Business • 05 Mar 13
Paddy Power's pre-tax profits for 2012 up 15% Bookmaker Paddy Power has reported a 15% increase in pre-tax profits for last year and said it was looking forward to 2013 and beyond with confidence. Business • 05 Mar 13
Ladbrokes loses out in Olympic competition Blanket Olympic television coverage and cancelled horse races in a soggy summer reduced the sums gambled in British betting shops, bookmaker Ladbrokes said. Business • 18 Oct 12
Ladbrokes loses out in Olympic competition Blanket Olympic television coverage and cancelled horse races in a soggy summer reduced the sums gambled in British betting shops, bookmaker Ladbrokes said. Business • 18 Oct 12
