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888 looking at a possible acquisition of Caesars Entertainment's international operations

888 in talks to buy William Hill's non-US assets

British gambling group 888 said it was in advanced talks with Caesars Entertainment for a possible acquisition of the international operations of the US company's William Hill business.

Business • 07 Sep 21

William Hill said its net revenue declined by 16% to £1.32 billion for the year ended December 29

William Hill revenue down on cancellations, lockdowns

British bookmaker William Hill, which is set to be taken over by US casino operator Caesars Entertainment, has today posted a drop in annual revenue hit by Covid-19 lockdowns and sports events cancellations.

Business • 13 Jan 21

Apollo's decision paves the way for US casino operator Caesars Entertainment to acquire William Hill

Apollo formally ends bidding war for William Hill

Private equity group Apollo Global Management has today backed out of a race to buy William Hill, paving the way for US casino operator Caesars Entertainment to acquire the British bookmaker.

Business • 12 Nov 20

William Hill has today posted lower third-quarter revenue due to a fall in gaming revenue

William Hill warns of profit hit due to local lockdowns

Bookmaker William Hill has today warned that further local lockdowns triggered by a fast-spreading second coronavirus wave would hit core earnings, as it posted lower third-quarter revenue due to a fall in gaming revenue.

Business • 21 Oct 20

The deal would give the US casino operator full control of a quickly expanding US sports-betting and online business

William Hill backs Caesars' £2.9 billion takeover bid

William Hill said today it had agreed to be acquired by Caesars Entertainment, which has valued the British bookmaker at £2.9 billion.

Business • 30 Sep 20

The talks value William Hill at about £2.9 billion

Caesars in advanced talks with William Hill

Casino operator Caesars is in advanced talks with William Hill on a takeover offer that values the British bookmaker at £2.9 billion and would give it full control of their US sports-betting and online gaming joint venture.

Business • 28 Sep 20

Shares in William Hill soared in London trade today after the possible takeover bids

William Hill approached by Apollo, Caesars on takeover

UK betting firm William Hill said today it had received separate cash proposals from buyout firm Apollo and US casino operator Caesars Entertainment about a possible takeover, giving no indications of the offer values.

Business • 25 Sep 20

The fine is the UK Gambling Commission's biggest penalty package

Caesars pays £13m fine on 'serious systematic failings'

UK casino operator Caesars Entertainment is set to pay £13m after a series of failures over money laundering, social responsibility and customer interaction in the UK.

Business • 02 Apr 20

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