Re HM Treasury statement on remote gambling

William Hill PLC

Re Statement from HM Treasury

18 July 2011

William Hill (LSE: WMH) notes the Ministerial statement issued today by HM Treasury indicating its intention to review the case for changing the tax regime for remote gambling operators in line with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport's proposals to regulate on a 'point of consumption' basis. William Hill intends to work closely and fully with HM Treasury and the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to ensure that the review fully takes into account the commercial impact of any change before any decisions are made.

Enquiries:

William Hill PLC

Lyndsay Wright

Director of Investor Relations

Tel: +44 (0) 20 8918 3600

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Simon Sporborg / Justine McIlroy

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About William Hill PLC

William Hill is a leading betting and gaming company. It is one of the UK's largest bookmakers, with around 2,300 shops in the UK and Ireland that provide betting opportunities on a wide range of sporting and non-sporting events, and offer gaming machines. William Hill Online provides internet-based sports betting, casino, poker and bingo, and is one of the leading European online betting and gaming businesses operated by a listed company.