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888 rejigs Committee memberships as 2025 targets remain locked in

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888 Holdings has made another round of adjustments to its senior leadership as the company works to reduce debt amid a growth of its international business. Following the leadership reshuffle, Lord Mendelshon will take on additional duties as a member of the group’s Nominations Committee upon resuming his role as Non-Executive Chair of the FTSE100 gambling group. Further changes will …

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Former Fortuna CEO Per Widerström to take the helm of 888

Per Widerström, 888 CEO

888 Holdings has found a new CEO in Per Widerström, who assumes executive leadership of the international group as it navigates tricky market and regulatory conditions. Widerström will commence CEO duties from 16 October 2023 onwards, taking responsibility for leadership of the company’s multinational portfolio of brands, including the 888 betting and igaming divisions, William Hill and Mr Green. The …

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Alexis Zamboglou takes UK&I lead at 888 as Managing Director

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888 Holdings has tasked Alexis Zamboglou with coordinating its UK and Irish operations, apportioning the veteran betting executive as Managing Director for the two countries. Zamboglou will hold responsibility for 888’s full brand portfolio in the British and Irish markets, including the 888sport, 888casino, William Hill and Mr Green betting and igaming operators. A long-term member of Wiliam Hill and …

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William Hill’s retail recovery narrows 2022 standalone losses to £31m 

SBC News William Hill’s retail recovery narrows 2022 standalone losses to £31m 

The full-year 2022 financial accounts of William Hill Limited have been filed by 888 Holdings with the corporate register of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).    Temporarily under the ownership of Caesars Entertainment Inc and accounting for the assets of William Hill UK and Mr Green, the company was acquired by 888 on 1 July 2022.  Results filed with the FCA …

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Danish stakeholders put €1.6m into new Gambling Committee

Danish Gambling Committee

Five firms active in Denmark’s betting market have committed to a cash injection into the Danish Gambling Committee (DGC), a university research initiative into gambling harm. An initiative of the Research Clinic for Gambling at Aarhus University, the programme aims to begin its first research projects this year, continuing for a planned three-year period. Projects will focus on research into …

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888 unifies UK media accounts with Wavemaker

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888 Holdings has announced that London marketing agency Wavemaker will take charge of its +£40m media planning and buying account for all UK brands. In February, the LSE gambling group called for an agency pitch as part of its ongoing post-merger integration with William Hill. Wavemaker, which won the four-way pitch, has served as the incumbent agency for William Hill …

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ComeOn recruits new senior managers to lead casino and sportsbook units

SBC News ComeOn recruits new senior managers to lead casino and sportsbook units

ComeOn Group has strengthened its senior management team by announcing the appointment of new product leads for its casino and sportsbook units.  Updating the market, ComeOn confirms the appointment of Aaron Lowe as Director of Casino effective 1 November. Lowe joins the company from Mr Green, the European online gambling subsidiary of William Hill, where he served as Head of …

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Delasport: sports betting through the ages – part II

SBC News Delasport: sports betting through the ages – part II

Welcome to the second part of Delasport’s deep dive into sports betting through the ages. In part 1, the sports betting and igaming software solutions provider covered the early days from the first bookie to the engagement years of the 2000s. Let’s pick up the story. Customer centricity While the early incarnation of sports betting sites served their purpose, the …

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888 bolsters post-Hills acquisition leadership with new NED appointments

SBC News 888 bolsters post-Hills acquisition leadership with new NED appointments

888holdings has confirmed the appointment of three Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), as the firm looks to consolidate its position following the completed takeover of William Hill. The international gambling group announced this morning that Andrea Gisle Joosen, Andria Vidler and Randy Freer would join the Board as Independent NEDs, each having accumulated experience across a range of sectors.  In the aftermath of …

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Ulrik Bengtsson stands down as CEO of William Hill as 888 takeover nears completion

SBC News Ulrik Bengtsson stands down as CEO of William Hill as 888 takeover nears completion

William Hill has confirmed that Ulrik Bengtsson has stepped down as Chief Executive of the company, which expects to complete its sale to 888 Holdings on 1 July. Issuing a statement, Bengtsson told investors that he had accomplished the objectives of his leadership tenure, which saw William Hill internationally diversify its business, followed by its £3 billion sale to Caesars …

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