[arista]

This has been expected


[Gambling firm William Hill has confirmed plans to shut
700 betting shops, placing 4,500 jobs at risk.
The bookmaker had threatened such a move before a crackdown
on controversial fixed-odds betting terminal (FOBT)
stakes was implemented on 1 April.
William Hill said in a statement: "Since then the company has seen
a significant fall in gaming machine revenues, in line with the guidance given
when the government's decision was announced in May 2018." ]


["Subject to the outcome of the consultation process, shop closures
are likely to begin before the end of the year."
Which stores are to go will not be confirmed
until the end of the consultation period.]


https://news.sky.com/story/william-h...-risk-11756484