William Hill considering sale of Northern Ireland betting shops

Stakes for FOBTs in betting shops are to be reduced to £2

William Hill could be about to reduce their retail estate still furtherCredit: John Grossick Racing Photography

William Hill may be set to reduce their retail estate still further, with around 30 betting shops based mainly in Northern Ireland potentially up for sale.

The future of the outlets, which may also include a small number on the Isle of Man, is to be decided in the new year, the Racing Post understands, although a sale is not certain.

The shops were part of the Stanley Leisure betting shop chain which William Hill acquired for £505 million in 2005. Potential buyers could include Toal Bookmakers and BoyleSports.

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 21 December 2019inNews

Last updated 16:30, 21 December 2019

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