Statement re Application for Block Listing

23 February 2012

William Hill PLC (the "Company")

Application for Block Listing

The Company announces that an application has been made to the UK Listing Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 1,335,605 ordinary shares of 10p each in relation to the Company's Executive Bonus Matching Scheme and Savings Related Share Option Plan, to trade on the London Stock Exchange and to be admitted to the Official List upon issuance. The shares will rank pari passu with the existing ordinary shares of the Company.

Enquiries:

Dennis Read

Deputy Company Secretary

020 8918 3723