William Hill To Stay in Gibraltar Despite UK Gambling Law Changes
Key Takeaways
  • William Hill has announced its decision to remain headquartered in Gibraltar following UK gambling tax changes.
  • One of the aims of the new laws was to encourage UK companies to return to Britain after the 2005 Gambling Act led to a mass exodus.
  • William Hill said that they were remaining in Gibraltar “in order to be competitive in this market.”

William Hill plc has announced plans to remain in Gibraltar after the UK gambling law changes come into force in December 2014. One of the hopes of the supporters of the laws was that they would encourage gambling firms to relocate back to Britain.