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Reopening not an open and shut case for bookmakers

There appears to have been some confusion about when bookmakers are allowed to reopen for business, with many returning to work two weeks early.
Ireland • 16 Jun 20

GVC in talks to buy Ladbrokes for £3.9 billion

Online gambling company GVC Holdings is in talks to buy Ladbrokes Coral for up to £3.9 billion in a long-awaited deal that would transform it into a bastion of British betting.
Business • 07 Dec 17

William Hill reports positive start to 2017

UK bookmaker William Hill has today reported a 16% rise in online net revenue for the 17 weeks to April 25 after product and interface improvements drew more customers.
Business • 09 May 17

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

Bookies hit for €3m in betting coup

Irish and British bookmakers suffered up to €3 million in losses following wins by four horses with links to racing punter Barney Curley yesterday.
News • 23 Jan 14

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