With Euro 2016 now just one day away, William Hill has given football fans in London a betting shop treat by opening the very first Guillaume Hill. Guillaume Hill is a French themed betting outlet in the heart of Kensington. With the French Embassy and Institut Francais located just a stone’s throw away from the Old Brompton Road store William Hill …
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With HBO’s Game of Thrones now into its sixth series and having sped past author’s George RR Martin’s original books, it’s anyone’s guess who will end up seated on the Iron Throne. With the mammoth cult following of the show and book series leading to plenty of theories and predictions in its online fandom, bookmaker William Hill is allowing enthusiasts …
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You may have heard it by now, and if not head straight to Youtube because The Manic Street Preachers have debuted their official Wales Euros 2016 anthem titled ‘Stronger Together (C’Mon Wales)’. William Hill has priced them 4/1 to score a number one single with the track which includes the line ‘with Ashely William we can win any fight’ amongst plenty …
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William Hall has reported that a fan in Leicester has decided to cash in on his bet for the Foxes to win the Premier League title to the tune of £29,788. The customer had placed a £20 each way bet after the first round of Premier League fixtures with odds of 2500/1. He stood to win £51,600 if Claudio Ranieri’s men can hold …
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The vote held by Unleash Football, which allowed any visitor to cast their choice for next FIFA president, ended at 5pm GMT yesterday. Of the five candidates the people’s choice was Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein. Football fans in over 80 countries voted, and now the world will wait to see the outcome of today’s congress and who will actually be …
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The FIFA presidential race which is due to take place in Switzerland on Friday 26th February could now be postponed. This follows reports that one of the candidates, Prince Ali bin al Hussein, has lodged a complaint at the manner in which the actual voting is due to take place. The Jordanian, who is the third son of King Hussein, has …
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Sepp Blatter may have been banned from football for eight years but William Hill isn’t too sure this’ll stop him from turning up at the FIFA congress this week. Sepp Blatter, who has endlessly protested his innocence in the ongoing corruption investigation which scandalized the football federation last year, continues to be in the news as he appeals his personal …
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Following unconfirmed reports that Daniel Craig has signed up to several seasons of a new US TV series called Purity, the odds for Tom Hardy to take over as James Bond have been slashed by bookmakers. Whilst Craig, the seventh Bond, has yet to confirm his departure from the role it’s long been rumoured that Spectre would be his final hurrah …
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It seems that the end may be nigh for former TV favourite The X factor. Bookmaker William Hill is offering odds of 5/1 that 2015 winner Louisa Johnson will be dropped by her record label before the end of the year. This follows the news that Ben Haenow has become the latest former contestant turned victim to be shown the door …
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Another year, another example of the famed ‘magic of the cup’ during this weekend’s third round action. League 2 side Oxford overcame Swansea, whilst minnows Eastleigh drew with Championship Bolton Wanderers. Elsewhere Wycombe drew 1-1 with Remi Garde’s struggling Aston Villa. With numerous chances of a thrilling upset, generous odds in hand, the third round weekend is a popular one …
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