UK operating licence of William Hill owner 888 placed under review
by Rob Davies from World news | The Guardian on (#6CZN8)
Move by Gambling Commission leads company to break off talks with prospective leadership trio
Online betting group 888 Holdings, the owner of William Hill, has said its licence to operate in Britain is under review, after a dramatic intervention from the Gambling Commission that derailed a leadership bid from three gambling industry veterans.
Shares in the London-listed online casino and bookmaking business slid by more than 25% after it issued a lengthy statement that spooked investors.
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