Gambling giant 888 shares surge 20% as cost of buying rival William Hill International is slashed by up to £250m Caesars originally agreed to sell the business to 888 Holdings for £2.2bn 888 Holdings also said it plans to issue up to 71m shares to fund the takeover The purchase […]
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BUSINESS LIVE: Russia exit costs Shell $5bn; William Hill acquisition price slashed; FCA reveals three-year strategic plan By Live Commentary Published: 07:43 BST, 7 April 2022 | Updated: 10:37 BST, 7 April 2022 Share or comment on this article: Some links in this article may be affiliate links. If you […]
The move will mark a rare raising of equity in the London stock market since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sky News said that 888 would announce its plans on Thursday. The equity-raise is understood to aimed at raising funds quicker than conventionally. 888’s shares have fallen sharply since the £2.2bn […]
Black cricket legend Michael Holding wins the 2021 William Hill Sports Book of the Year with a powerful message of hope for tackling racism Michael Holding’s Why We Kneel, How We Rise wins the 33rd annual William Hill Sports Book Award against strong competition from five other shortlisted books Judges […]
Peel Hunt tips 888’s £2.2bn William Hill deal to drive its share price 50% higher as the online betting group grabs extra market share By Mike Sheen For This Is Money Published: 17:59 BST, 13 September 2021 | Updated: 18:05 BST, 13 September 2021 Online betting company 888 Holding’s proposed […]
888 is odds on to snap up William Hill’s UK bookies after firm’s US owner puts European arm up for sale By Tom Witherow For The Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 7 September 2021 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 7 September 2021 Online bookmaker 888 is the favourite to take over […]
William Hill delay in approving its £2.9bn sale to US casino Caesars attracts hedge funds City sources said hedge funds betting on takeover deals Melqart, Sand Grove and TIG are paying £2.75 a share – more than Caesars offer By Ben Harrington For The Mail On Sunday Published: 22:33 BST, 17 […]
William Hill’s £2.9bn sale to American casino giant Caesars hangs in balance after decision about whether deal should be finalised is delayed By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 3 April 2021 | Updated: 11:07 BST, 4 April 2021 The £2.9billion sale of William Hill to American […]