888 Holdings has confirmed the appointment of Sean Wilkins as inbound Group Chief Financial Officer (Group CFO) of the LSE gambling group. Issuing a corporate statement, 888 notified investors that Wilkins will join the company’s executive management team on 1 February 2024. A seasoned finance officer, Wilkins joins 888 from CEE gambling group Super Bet, the market leading bookmaker of …
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FS Gaming reduces stake in 888 as deal with Shay Segev called off
An agreement between FS Gaming Investments and Shay Segev which saw the DAZN Group CEO transfer voting rights to his shares in 888 Holdings to the firm has been cancelled. Subsequently, FS’ control of its shares in 888 now stands at 4.5% – the firm’s total shareholding in 888 amounts to 6.5%, with the stake having only been acquired in …
Read More »Catena confirms Per Widerström boardroom exit
Catena Media Plc has notified investors that Per Widerström has ended his tenure as a Corporate Director of the Stockholm-listed igaming media publisher. The resignation follows Widerström accepting the position to become the new Group CEO of 888 Holdings, commencing from 16 October onwards. Widerström, the former Chief Executive of CEE gambling group Fortuna Entertainment, has served as a Corporate …
Read More »Bragg content to go live under extended 888 Holdings distribution deal
Bragg Gaming Group has signed a new global distribution agreement with betting and gaming company 888 Holdings. The collaboration with 888 Holdings – which owns William Hill, 888, Mr Green and SI Sportsbook – is an extension of an existing partnership. Bragg’s content is expected to go live with William Hill in the UK, Mr Green in Italy, Sweden …
Read More »Former Fortuna CEO Per Widerström to take the helm of 888
888 Holdings has found a new CEO in Per Widerström, who assumes executive leadership of the international group as it navigates tricky market and regulatory conditions. Widerström will commence CEO duties from 16 October 2023 onwards, taking responsibility for leadership of the company’s multinational portfolio of brands, including the 888 betting and igaming divisions, William Hill and Mr Green. The …
Read More »Alexis Zamboglou takes UK&I lead at 888 as Managing Director
888 Holdings has tasked Alexis Zamboglou with coordinating its UK and Irish operations, apportioning the veteran betting executive as Managing Director for the two countries. Zamboglou will hold responsibility for 888’s full brand portfolio in the British and Irish markets, including the 888sport, 888casino, William Hill and Mr Green betting and igaming operators. A long-term member of Wiliam Hill and …
Read More »William Hill’s retail recovery narrows 2022 standalone losses to £31m
The full-year 2022 financial accounts of William Hill Limited have been filed by 888 Holdings with the corporate register of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Temporarily under the ownership of Caesars Entertainment Inc and accounting for the assets of William Hill UK and Mr Green, the company was acquired by 888 on 1 July 2022. Results filed with the FCA …
Read More »GVC duo returns to boost 888’s value and prospects
Kenneth Alexander and Lee Feldman, the former leadership duo of GVC Holdings have launched investment vehicle FS Gaming, acquiring a 6.5% stake in embattled 888 Holdings FS Gaming is reported to be comprised of seasoned igaming investors who believe that 888’s is ‘significantly undervalued’ and will help the LSE gambling group overcome its hurdles since acquiring William Hill’s UK and …
Read More »Paf acquires 888 Latvian properties for €28m
888 Holdings has sold its Latvian gaming properties of MrGreen.LV and WilliamHill.LV to Paf, as the LSE gambling group reduces the size of its European portfolio. The gambling company of the Finnish Åland Islands, Paf announced that it had reached terms to acquire 888 Holding’s Latvian operations and associated licenses. The transaction will see Paf become Latvia’s third-biggest online gambling …
Read More »David Clifton: Licensing Expert – William Hill tells a story of a predictable outcome
The record + £19m fine imposed on William Hill reveals why UK gambling Plcs have found it hard to accommodate new rules on Social Responsibility and Customer Interaction… A reality previously foretold by David Clifton. The regulatory settlements pursuant to which William Hill are obliged to pay a record total of £19.2 million for social responsibility and anti-money …
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