closing its UK telephone business in February, in order to establish a new telephone betting operation offshore in the tax haven of Gibraltar.

Online betting surge gives William Hill a boost | Business | The First Post: "A surge in online business has provided strong revenue growth for bookmaker William Hill. Despite bad weather affecting sport matches and fixtures, retail revenue in the last three months of 2010 was up eight per cent on the previous year, whilst online revenue was up 25 per cent.

William Hill's operating profits are expected to be around £275m, up from £258.6m for 2009.

'This is strong performance and I am delighted that, in particular, our online business and the gaming machines in our shops continue to see encouraging revenue growth,' said chief executive Ralph Topping.

'Our continual technological developments in what is a fast-changing industry have underpinned growth.'

The group also said it will be closing its UK telephone business in February, in order to establish a new telephone betting operation offshore in the tax haven of Gibraltar."

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