William Hill CEO Reports 17% Decline in Online Poker
Key Takeaways
  • Online gaming revenues at UK operator William Hill were up 18%, with strong growth in casino games of 25%.
  • Within the mix, revenues from online poker were down 17%.
  • In March this year, William Hill listed 55 countries where it has decided—“for regulatory reasons”—to stop offering online gambling.

William Hill CEO James Henderson had a tough first day in his new job at the UK company—he issued a half year financial report showing that after-tax profits had fallen 26%.

Online gaming revenues were up 18%, with strong growth in casino games of 25%. Within the mix, revenues from online poker were down 17%.