26th May 2010 07:00
Cessation of French online gambling business
26 May 2010
William Hill PLC (LSE: WMH) announces that, following the introduction of new laws relating to online gambling in France, William Hill Online is taking steps to cease accepting online gambling business from clients resident in France.
In conjunction with the changes to the regulatory regime in France, William Hill Online is considering whether to apply for a licence to offer permitted online gambling products to French residents.
William Hill Online continues to trade in line with management's expectations and the impact of the current withdrawal from France is not expected to be material for the 2010 outturn and beyond.
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