William Hill owner says it could shut shops if Reeves raises gambling taxes

<p>Evoke considering the plans before expected tax increases in budget, with up to 1,500 jobs potentially affected</p><p>The debt-laden company behind William Hill is considering closing up to 200 betting shops if Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget raises taxes on the gambling sector.</p><p>Evoke, formerly known as 888, which acquired William Hill in a £2bn takeover in 2022, is drawing up plans for different scenarios before expected gambling tax increases in the chancellor’s budget on 26 November.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/oct/12/william-hill-owner-could-shut-shops-if-reeves-raises-gambling-taxes">Continue reading...</a>