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Evening Standard
Anna Wise

William Hill owner says UK football stakes slimmer since Euro 2024

Evoke said its gaming division had strengthened but sports betting had ‘lagged’ over the first half of 2025 (Aaron Chown/PA) - (PA Archive)

The company behind William Hill and 888 has said less cash spent on bets this year and stricter gambling rules helped drag on its sales in the UK.

Evoke said its gaming division had strengthened but sports betting had “lagged” over the first half of 2025.

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