Sears Holdings was the first buyer back in 1971, before Grand Metropolitan bought its way in in 1988.
From unscrupulous, rebellious beginnings, the bookmaker grew to be one of the biggest gambling companies on the globe.Īlways keeping its famous name during its inception, William Hill has changed ownership a number of times. William Hill was established in 1934 in the UK during a time when gambling was illegal in Britain. The brand was absorbed by CrownBet, which now runs under the BetEasy banner. William Hill no longer operates a licensed bookmaker in Australia.
