Saturday racing tips: Best bets for 2,000 Guineas Day at Newmarket It’s Guineas weekend and our horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has been running the rule over Saturday’s card at Newmarket The Independent UK · May 1
Trump declared favorite to win Nobel Peace Prize despite starting the Iran war, bookmaker claims The president’s war with Iran began more than two months ago The Independent UK · May 1
Horse racing tips: Five best bets & odds for Friday at Newmarket It’s a busy Friday of action and our horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has been scouring the card for day one of the Guineas meeting. The Independent UK · Apr 30
William Hill owner Evoke in talks on £225m takeover by casino group Bally’s Heavily indebted UK-listed gambling company says it is discussing possible offer from casino operator at 50p a share The Guardian - UK · Apr 20
World Snooker Championship betting offers, free bets and best betting sites The best snooker betting sites and free bet offers for the 2026 World Championship The Independent UK · Apr 16
Friday horse racing tips: Best bets for Newbury Friday’s racing tips come from Newbury as our horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge studies the card for his best bets The Independent UK · Apr 16
Fury vs Makhmudov free bets: Best betting offers from top boxing betting sites Check out our list of the best boxing betting sign up offers available for Fury vs Makhmudov The Independent UK · Apr 11
How to watch Aintree Races for free — live stream Grand National 2026 from anywhere Hold onto your hats and place your bets: here's how to watch Aintree Races for free from anywhere in the world as the sport of kings heads to Aintree for the Grand National weekend. TechRadar · Apr 9
Grand National 2026 runners, riders and latest odds Horse racing’s biggest event is back at Aintree with 2024 Grand National winner I Am Maximus the favourite to claim another triumph The Independent UK · Apr 8
What time does Grand National 2026 start? Field, results, weather forecast, latest tips and odds today The most famous steeplechase in the world headlines three-day meeting Evening Standard · Apr 8
Saturday racing tips: Best bets and odds for the Doncaster Lincoln meeting Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge has picked out his best bets from competitive cards at Doncaster and over the jumps at Uttoxeter. The Independent UK · Mar 27
Best bets and odds on the Cheltenham Festival Day One Horse racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge is at the track with a tip in all seven of Tuesday’s Cheltenham Festival races. The Independent UK · Mar 9
Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City prediction: Premier League betting tips & odds Follow our football betting tips as Nottingham Forest host Manchester City on Saturday The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2025
William Hill owner considers sale after Budget gambling tax hikes Debt-laden Evoke said the potential sale comes a number of gambling taxes were increased in last month’s Budget. Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025 William Hill owner Evoke considers sale or breakup after budget tax rises Value of heavily indebted company has plummeted more than 90% since it bought chain of 1,400 bookmakers
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 Account closures and restrictions are angering racing punters but there is an answer The minimum bet rule model is there in Australia for all to see and the Gambling Commission should act now
Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025 Gambling giants warn of £700 million hit from Chancellor's betting duty hikes The OBR said it expected the changes to raise an extra £1.1 billion a year for the Treasury by 2029-30
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 The Independent’s Miguel Delaney nominated for William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2025 ‘States of Play’ is one of seven books on a ‘heavyweight shortlist’ for the prestigious award, with the winner announced on 25 November
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025 Former Paddy Power boss calls for gambling tax hikes to deter harmful betting Stewart Kenny also accused firms of ‘scaremongering’ over warnings about gambling tax hikes.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 William Hill owner cheers ‘good progress’ as sports betting boosts revenues The figures come around two weeks after the company said it was considering store closures if it is hit by higher taxes at next month’s Budget.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2025 William Hill owner says it could shut shops if Reeves raises gambling taxes Evoke considering the plans before expected tax increases in budget, with up to 1,500 jobs potentially affected
International Business Times UK · Oct 12, 2025 William Hill to Close 200 Betting Shops as UK Gambling Industry Faces Harsh Market Correction William Hill is set to close 200 UK betting shops as the high street gambling industry faces its toughest correction yet. Experts blame tighter rules, online migration, and a saturated market.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Wednesday racing tips: Best bets and odds for day one at York’s Ebor Festival Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Wednesday, focusing on day one at York’s Ebor Festival.
Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025 William Hill owner says UK football stakes slimmer since Euro 2024 Evoke said its gaming division had strengthened but sports betting had ‘lagged’ over the first half of 2025.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025 Glorious Goodwood racing tips: Best bets and odds for day three Racing correspondent Jonathan Doidge brings us his horse racing tips for Thursday’s races at Glorious Goodwood