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India bans vast online gambling industry

India's parliament has passed a sweeping law banning online gambling, after government figures showed 450 million people lost a combined $2.3 billion annually on apps.
Business • 22 Aug

888 forecasts upbeat earnings as sports events return

Online gambling firm 888 Holdings has today forecast full-year adjusted core earnings significantly ahead of expectations as more users came on board, sports events returned and its poker business performed well.
Business • 26 Jun 20

William Hill boosted by US push and online demand

British bookmaker William Hill today posted slightly higher revenue in the fourth months since its first-half results, benefiting from higher online gambling demand and its aggressive expansion in the US.
Business • 21 Nov 19

Online gambling firm 888 in deal to buy Bwin.party

Online casino and poker firm 888 said it had agreed to buy larger rival Bwin.party Digital Entertainment in a cash and stock deal worth almost £900m.
Business • 17 Jul 15

888 hands out special dividend as earnings surge

Online gambling company 888 Holdings said it would hand a special dividend to shareholders after full-year earnings increased by a third.
Business • 24 Mar 15

William Hill buys out online partner for £424m

William Hill is to pay £424m sterling for full control of its online business, marking an acceleration of the expansion of Britain's largest bookmaker.
Business • 01 Mar 13

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