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Interest in William Hill retail divisions remains after 888 acquisition

SBC News Interest in William Hill retail divisions remains after 888 acquisition

As this morning 888 Holdings is declared the winning bidder of Caesar Entertainment’s auction of William Hill’s non-US assets – uncertainty remains as to the future of the heritage bookmaker’s retail unit and how it will reshape betting’s presence on the high-street.   The deal will enable 888 to quadruple its market share, becoming the third-largest group operator in the UK …

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Boylesports to strengthen UK presence with further acquisitions

SBC News Boylesports to strengthen UK presence with further acquisitions

Boylesports is in talks to complete its second phase of UK acquisitions, which is hoped to strengthen the Irish independent bookmaker’s presence outside of Ireland.  The gambling operator had previously taken over 13 betting shops in the Midlands area earlier this year after acquiring the Wilf Gilbert chain of stores, however Boylesports has since confirmed that it is in talks …

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Boylesports enters UK retail scene with Midlands acquisition

SBC News Boylesports enters UK retail scene with Midlands acquisition

As the UK retail betting scene contracts, Irish independent bookmaker Boylesports is fulfiling its long-term corporate ambition of entering the market with the acquisition of Midlands bookmaker Wilf Gilbert. Ireland’s second largest betting firm has agreed to acquire UK independent bookmaker Wilf Gilbert’s thirteen retail betting properties, however the two firms are keeping mum on the money involved, only citing an ‘undisclosed sum’ . …

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