William Hill shuts 119 shops as it bets on online growth
As some live sports start again, the bookmaker is also expanding in the US, where some states have legalised sports betting
05 August 2020 - 18:17
Bengaluru — Bookmaker William Hill reported lower first-half profit on Wednesday and said it is shutting 119 more shops as it shifts towards online betting and expansion in the US market.
The London-listed company, one of the big names in the British gambling business, said overall revenue slumped by 32% as coronavirus lockdowns shuttered its high street stores...
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