Virgin Hotels Las Vegas announced that William Hill will take over sportsbook operations at its Nevada resort later in 2025. The agreement includes an expanded wagering menu and more betting kiosks; financial terms were not disclosed. Betfred previously operated the sportsbook before leaving Nevada in January.
The change names the sportsbook operator and sets out planned changes to the resort’s retail betting facilities.
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Bet St George went live in the UK last week with a focus on English sport, according to an interview with its head of marketing, Andre Au. Au said the brand would prioritise English sporting events and compete through a distinct national focus rather than spending at the scale of larger operators.
A group of British politicians and local councillors has called for the UK to remove the “aim to permit” rule for gambling premises, according to the report. Signatories include 46 MPs, six members of the House of Lords and more than 200 councillors. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport says councils will gain further powers over the number and location of gambling premises.
A study commissioned by the Betting and Gaming Council and conducted by EY estimates that proposals to raise UK gambling taxes could reduce the sector’s gross value added by £3.1bn under the IPPR recommendations. The study also forecasts 40,000 job losses and £8.4bn in bets shifting to the black market; the proposals have not been enacted.
Bally’s Intralot increased its UK online growth rate in the third quarter, while completion of its takeover of evoke is delayed until 2027. The company’s nine-month results show the higher duty reduced adjusted EBITDA by about €68m; a media report said it recovered 55% of the third-quarter impact through revenue growth, marketing efficiency and cost control. The deal still requires further gambling-regulator approvals and a court hearing in Gibraltar.
Rio Hotel & Casino opened a renovated William Hill sportsbook in Nevada last week, the casino resort said. The 3,400-square-foot venue has 12 self-service wagering kiosks, eight racing carrels and seating for more than 100 sports fans.
Rio Hotel & Casino opened a renovated sportsbook operated by William Hill last week at its resort just off the Las Vegas Strip.