William Hill completes US acquisitions

William Hill completes US acquisitions

28 June 2012

William Hill PLC (LSE: WMH) (William Hill or the Group), the UK's largest bookmaker, confirms that the acquisitions of American Wagering, Inc. (AWI) (OTC:BB: BETM), Brandywine Bookmaking LLC (Brandywine) and the racing and sportsbook assets of Sierra Developments, trading as Cal Neva, have been completed.

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William Hill PLC

Ralph Topping, Chief Executive

Neil Cooper, Group Finance Director

Lyndsay Wright, Director of Investor Relations

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About William Hill PLC

William Hill, The Home of Betting, is one of the world's leading betting and gaming companies, employing more than 15,000 people. Founded in 1934, it is now the UK's largest bookmaker with over 2,370 licensed betting offices that provide betting opportunities on a wide range of sporting and non-sporting events, gaming on machines and numbers-based products including lotteries. William Hill Online (www.williamhill.com) is one of Europe's leading online betting and gaming businesses, providing customers with the opportunity to access William Hill's products online, through their mobile, by telephone and by text services. William Hill PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange and generates revenues of over £1bn a year.