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William Hill to Permanently Close 119 Betting Shops in the UK

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6 years ago

August 6, 2020

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William Hill PLC has announced that it will not re-open 119 shops due to the Covid-19 impact on the UK retail environment, as the bookmaker swung to an interim profit on a value added tax refund.

The company also said that it has made a “robust” recovery in the opening weeks of the second half because of the resumption of sporting activities and re-opening of shops. As a result, the company has decided to repay GBP24.5 million to the UK government received under the coronavirus job retention scheme.

For the 26 weeks ended July 2, the company recorded pretax profit of GBP141.1 million compared with a loss of GBP63.5 million a year ago. The profit figure includes a GBP201.6 million tax refund, which was partially offset by GBP81.9 million non-cash intangible store impairment charge.

Stripping out exceptional gains and charges, William Hill’s operating profit fell 85% year-on-year to GBP11.8 million, ahead of the company’s expectations.

The H1 2020 revenue declined 32% to GBP554.4 million from GBP811.7 million. The drop was attributed to Covid-19 disruption to sporting events and temporary closure of retail activities, partially offset by favourable sports results and resilient gaming performance.

“Our trading was strong before Covid-19, we controlled costs effectively during lockdown and we have recovered well post-lockdown with good performances in our online businesses throughout the first half,” Ulrik Bengtsson, Chief Executive Officer of William Hill, said.

Bengtsson added that William Hill remains confident in pursuing its growth agenda, taking advantage of its market-leading position in sports betting in the US.

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Million Games launches Infinite X with progression-based crash gameplay

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12 minutes ago

June 9, 2026

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New instant game adds energy management and rebuy mechanics across 40 levels, letting players cash out or continue while keeping multiplier progress.

Million Games has launched Infinite X, a progression-based instant game, the studio said on 9 June 2026 in Skövde, Sweden. The release targets operators and aggregators via Million Games.

The game uses a continuous progression model rather than a single-event outcome. Players guide a character, Joe, up a staircase of 32 steps across 40 levels, with each step consuming energy and every 5th step restoring it.

Multiplier growth builds as players climb, with the option to cash out at any point. Players can also rebuy to continue from their current position while retaining both progress and multiplier, with rebuy costs scaling based on progression and potential reward.

“Infinite X represents a different way of thinking about instant games,” said Thomas Nimstad, CEO of Million Games. “Instead of focusing on a single result, we’ve built an experience around progression, strategy, and player control. By combining multiplier growth, energy management, and rebuy decisions, Infinite X creates a gameplay loop that feels engaging from the first step to the last.”

Million Games said Infinite X includes energy-based progression, randomised power-ups, and an accelerating multiplier curve designed to reward players for pushing further.

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BMM Innovation Group confirms Perú Gaming Show presence in Lima

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12 minutes ago

June 9, 2026

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BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven plan meetings at Booth 31-32 on June 17-18 at the Jockey Exhibition Center.

BMM Innovation Group (BIG) says it will exhibit at the Perú Gaming Show (PGS) on June 17-18 at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima, Perú.

The company will be located at Booth No. 31-32, where it plans to meet with gaming suppliers, operators, and regulators to discuss testing and certification through BMM Testlabs, cybersecurity services under BIG Cyber, and compliance-focused online training via RG24seven Virtual Training.

BMM Testlabs’ Senior Vice President Rubén Baptista said, “Perú has been an important market for BMM for many years, and we are proud to continue supporting the country’s growing gaming industry. At BIG, we help our customers with more than just product compliance. We also help them strengthen cybersecurity, train employees, and prepare for long-term success in regulated gaming markets across the globe.”

BIG said it has supported the Peruvian gaming industry for nearly two decades and was among the first laboratories approved to test and certify online gaming and sports betting products under Perú’s new regulatory framework. The company is directing attendees to Booth No. 31-32 to schedule meetings during PGS 2026.

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BMM INNOVATION GROUP TO SHOWCASE COMPLIANCE, CYBERSECURITY, AND TRAINING SOLUTIONS AT PERÚ GAMING SHOW JUNE 17-18 IN LIMA

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12 minutes ago

June 9, 2026

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BMM Innovation Group (“BMM”, “BIG Group”, or “BIG”), a global technology company providing compliance testing, cybersecurity, and training solutions for the regulated global gaming industry, today announced that it will exhibit at the Perú Gaming Show (PGS) June 17-18 at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima, Perú.

BIG will welcome gaming suppliers, operators, and regulators to Booth No. 31-32 to discuss the Company’s full suite of testing, certification, cybersecurity, and virtual training services.

Perú continues to be one of the fastest-growing and most important gaming markets in Latin America. As the market grows, gaming companies are looking for trusted partners that can help them launch products faster, meet regulatory requirements, strengthen cybersecurity, and protect their brands.

BMM Testlabs’ Senior Vice President Rubén Baptista said, “Perú has been an important market for BMM for many years, and we are proud to continue supporting the country’s growing gaming industry. At BIG, we help our customers with more than just product compliance. We also help them strengthen cybersecurity, train employees, and prepare for long-term success in regulated gaming markets across the globe.”

BMM has supported the Peruvian gaming industry for nearly two decades and was among the first laboratories approved to test and certify online gaming and sports betting products under Perú’s new regulatory framework.

Visitors to BMM’s Booth No. 31-32 can learn more about:

Product testing, certification, and inspection services from BMM Testlabs.
Managed cybersecurity, penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and PCI:DSS services from BIG Cyber.
Compliance-grade online training from RG24seven Virtual Training, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

To schedule a meeting with the BIG team during PGS 2026, visit Booth No. 31-32 or book a meeting: worldtour.bmm.com/

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