Entain and 888 worth a buy after recent falls, says JP Morgan

12th Oct 2023 10:13

(Sharecast News) - JP Morgan has reiterated its 'overweight' ratings on UK-listed gambling stocks Entain and 888, saying that gaming remains its preferred sub-sector within the leisure industry right now.

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London close: Stocks mixed as interest rate concerns simmer

28th Sep 2023 16:12

(Sharecast News) - London stocks finished with a varied performance on Thursday as investors pored over the latest US jobless claims data, with underlying anxieties regarding interest rates still bubbling away.

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888 Holdings trims full-year guidance after weaker third quarter

28th Sep 2023 07:22

(Sharecast News) - William Hill owner 888 Holdings lowered its earnings guidance for the full financial year on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected third quarter.

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888 appoints Sean Wilkins as CFO

13th Sep 2023 07:43

(Sharecast News) - William Hill and Mr Green owner 888 said on Wednesday that it has appointed Sean Wilkins as chief financial officer with effect from 1 February 2024.

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Broker tips: Ryanair, 888 Holdings

24th Aug 2023 14:37

(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan Cazenove placed Ryanair on 'positive catalyst watch' on Thursday ahead of the airline's capital markets day on 5 September, as it expects it to highlight the strengths of its business model and how it might achieve a circa 30% intra-European share by 2034.

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Things are looking up at 888, says Berenberg

24th Aug 2023 09:38

(Sharecast News) - Berenberg has reiterated its 'buy' rating for 888 Holdings despite the betting and gaming group disappointing the market with its recent first-half results, saying the company is "ready to de-lever" under its new chief executive officer.

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William Hill acquisition boosts first-half results at 888 Holdings

15th Aug 2023 09:30

(Sharecast News) - Betting and gaming giant 888 Holdings reported a boosted first-half performance on Tuesday, on the back of its acquisition of William Hill last July.

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888 appoints Per Widerström as CEO

25th Jul 2023 07:49

(Sharecast News) - William Hill and Mr Green owner 888 said on Tuesday that it has appointed Per Widerström as chief executive officer with effect from 16 October.

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888 Holdings surges as investor group FS Gaming builds 6.6% stake

7th Jun 2023 08:05

(Sharecast News) - William Hill owner 888 Holdings surged on Wednesday after it emerged that investor group FS Gaming Investments has built up a 6.6% stake in the company.

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888 to sell Latvia business for up to €28.3m

22nd May 2023 08:20

(Sharecast News) - William Hill owner 888 Holdings said on Monday that it has agreed to sell its Latvian business for up to €28.3m (£24.6m) as it looks to focus on core and growth markets.

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UK govt finally publishes gambling review

27th Apr 2023 12:37

(Sharecast News) - The UK government's long-awaited and much-delayed gambling review was finally published on Thursday as it sought to replace outdated legislation drawn up before the proliferation of betting apps on mobile phones.

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888 Holdings sees higher earnings this year

14th Apr 2023 07:18

(Sharecast News) - Shares in William Hill owner 888 Holdings surged by a fifth on Friday as the bookmaker said it expected "significantly" higher adjusted core profit for this year.

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William Hill fined record £19.2m by UK regulator for social failings

28th Mar 2023 07:38

(Sharecast News) - UK gambling company William Hill has slapped with a record £19.2m fine by the UK gambling regulator for customer protection and anti-money laundering failures.

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888 suspends VIP activities in Middle East; CEO steps down

30th Jan 2023 07:57

(Sharecast News) - Gambling group 888 announced the departure of its chief executive on Monday, as it said it was suspending some VIP accounts in the Middle East pending the outcome of an internal compliance investigation.

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Berenberg lowers target price on 888 Holdings

17th Jan 2023 09:38

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg slashed their target price on bookmaker 888 Holdings from 320.0p to 220.0p on Tuesday, stating interest costs remained "a burden".

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