2026Current view
William Hill (independent era) in the current register
Current house, owner, child, and event records are shown below.
William Hill (independent era)
Company record
Operator · London, UK
UK's oldest major bookmaker - bounced through six owners before going public in 2002
- Founded
- 1934
- Child records
- 3
- Active in view
- 0
Brand structure (3)
Every brand recorded under William Hill (independent era), as it stood in 2026.
What changed
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Ownership history (9)
founder1934 - 1971
William Hill family / founder estate
Founder ownershipWilliam Hill built the original postal and telephone betting business.
parent company1971 - 1988
Sears Holdings
100%Sears acquired the business after William Hill's death.
parent company1988 - 1989
Grand Metropolitan
100%Grand Met combined William Hill with Mecca Bookmakers.
parent company1989 - 1997
Brent Walker
100%Grand Metropolitan sold William Hill to Brent Walker.
parent company1997 - 1999
Nomura
100%Nomura acquired the business after Brent Walker collapsed under debt.
private equity1999 - 2002
CVC Capital Partners and Cinven
Private equityThe private-equity firms acquired William Hill after Nomura's failed flotation attempt.
public2002 - 2021
William Hill shareholders
Public floatWilliam Hill finally listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2002.
parent company2021 - 2022
Caesars Entertainment
100%parent company2022 - present
evoke
International businessRelated events (13)
House facts
Current record
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Regions
- UK, Europe
- Company type
- Operator
- Founded
- 1934