Mobile betting sees William Hill profits rise 13%

The boom in mobile phone betting helped bookmaker William Hill post a 13% rise in profits today after an “outstanding” performance from its online arm.

Favourable results at key events such as the Grand National and the Cheltenham Festival also helped revenues climb 11% to £627.8m (€800.9m) and pre-tax profits reach £143.3m (€182.8m) in the six months to June 30.