US casino operator Caesars reaches deal to buy William Hill
Purchase of the UK betting group would strengthen Caesars' ability to expand in lucrative business of online gaming in the US
30 September 2020 - 18:28
London — UK betting group William Hill has chosen to sell itself to a rival rather than private equity, yet the £2.9bn deal could still end up in a break-up of the company.
US casino operator Caesars Entertainment’s takeover bid was accepted by William Hill’s board, according to a statement on Wednesday, strengthening its position to expand in the lucrative business of online gaming in the US...
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