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William Hill to Shut 'as Many as 200' Shops After Budget Tax Hike, Owner Confirms
Evoke faces a £135 million annual tax increase and plans up to 200 betting shop closures while exploring a potential sale to protect shareholder value.
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William Hill shuts betting shops after Rachel Reeves £135m tax hit - key details
Evoke, the owner of William Hill and 888, is closing betting shops following substantial tax hikes announced in the Autumn Budget, when the Chancellor raised remote gaming duty from 21% to 40% from April and is adding a new online sports betting duty of 25% from 2027.
William Hill shuts betting shops after Rachel Reeves £135m tax hit - key details - Birmingham Live
Evoke, the owner of William Hill and 888, is closing betting shops following substantial tax hikes announced in the Autumn Budget, when the Chancellor raised remote gaming duty from 21% to 40% from April and is adding a new online sports betting duty of 25% from 2027.
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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