Bookmaker William Hill said it was in good shape today despite challenging conditions and a run of success for punters betting on football.

WILLIAM HILL has reported strong growth in its online division in Ireland, but is still finding the retail market here challenging.

Bookmaker William Hill today said half-year profits leapt by a quarter as online punters piled into pre-match and in-play offers.

Britain’s biggest bookmaker William Hill has awarded its chief executive shares worth £1.2m as a one-off sweetener to ensure he stays at the group.

WILLIAM HILL has no plans for any further closures within its dwindling Irish-based retail portfolio, the bookmaker has claimed.

Bookmaker William Hill today hailed “excellent” trading after its retail arm performed well in the face of consumer uncertainty.

HAVE a glance at this e-mail that I, along with many others, received from William Hill some days ago.

Bookmaker William Hill today said operating profits will be at the top end of forecasts after an improved run of sporting results boosted business.

Bookmaker William Hill today said it was on track to meet full year forecasts after the group’s “best ever” World Cup offset a dire horseracing season.

Up to 350 jobs were today under threat at William Hill after the bookmaker announced plans to move its telephone business offshore and review some loss-making betting shops.

WILLIAM HILL is set to launch a dedicated Irish website in the next three months, to capitalise on an increase in revenues from its internet operations here.

William Hill today said the World Cup was one of the best for bookmakers in 40 years after the tournament helped drive a 7% hike in half-year sales at its betting shops.

BRITISH bookmaker William Hill claims not to be gearing up for an exit from the Irish market, despite remarks from its management stating that its retail presence here is under review.

BRITISH bookies chain William Hill is confident of meeting its full-year profit targets after seeing growth in its retail division during the third quarter – although no real contribution was evident from its Irish operations.

Bookmaker William Hill put rival Ladbrokes in the shade today after its betting shop business weathered a run of punter-friendly football results.

BRITISH bookmaker William Hill has not ruled out closures of more of its outlets in Ireland, and won’t expand any further here until learning more about how the Government might update the national Betting Act over the coming months.

Bookmaker William Hill today warned that full-year profits from its high street betting shops will be lower than expected.