Tag Archives: Lee Phelps

William Hill has revealed that bookmakers such as itself could face losses of tens of millions if England wins the Euros. The company explained England were “heavily backed” on its platform as pre-tournament favourites at odds of 4/1, with it concurrently offering a Top Price Guarantee throughout the event. William Hill spokesperson, Lee Phelps, commented: “As we have been Top …

William Hill has secured a deal to become the Official Betting Partner of the Qipco Guineas Festival. The partnership follows a string of sponsorship deals for William Hill with Lincoln at Doncaster and the Punchestown Champion Chase, as well as the Randox Grand National Festival.  William Hill will sponsor a total of 15 races across the three-day meeting, including the …

William Hill has been announced as the sponsor of the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster Racecourse. The British bookmaker is set to sponsor the entire seven-race card, with the one-mile flat handicap race being added, as well as the Spring Mile, Cammidge Trophy and Brocklesby Stakes also being featured under the William Hill title.   Lee Phelps, Head of Broadcast and PR …

William Hill has announced that it is sponsoring the first ever Boxing Day meeting at Aintree racecourse. Including the notable Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle (formerly the Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle), the bookmaker will sponsor six of the seven races on the card in total. Lee Phelps, Spokesperson for William Hill and Senior Sports Writer, said: “While many are winding down …

William Hill has made the decision to donate all profits made from the Eurovision Song Contest towards relief efforts for displaced Ukrainians in the UK. As preparations take place for the final of the competition in Liverpool tomorrow, 100% of the profit of all bets placed in the bookmaker’s Eurovision markets will go towards the initiative, Support Ukraine. Lee Phelps, …

William Hill has strengthened its portfolio of horse racing ambassadors as the operator brings in Barry Geraghty. On the operator’s website, the former jockey will offer his thoughts on stories in the horse racing industry on a weekly basis beginning with this weekend’s Dublin Racing Festival, while he will also provide daily newspaper previews during the season’s major meetings.  “We …