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William Hill to Exit 13 International Markets from 2 December as Evoke Braces for UK Gambling Tax Hike

William Hill to Exit 13 International Markets from 2 December as Evoke Braces for UK Gambling Tax Hike

William Hill will exit 13 international markets, including nine in Africa, two in Latin America, and two in Asia, effective 2 December 2025. Customers in those countries will lose access to betting services and must withdraw balances by 5 January 2026. The company cites routine portfolio review, as parent Evoke warns of possible UK shop closures if gambling taxes increase.
25 November 2025
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    May 1, 2026, 3:29 PM EDT. Cotton futures surged further on Friday, building on Thursday's limit gains with contracts rising 116 to 150 points midway through the session. The U.S. dollar index remained nearly flat at 97.915, while crude oil declined $3.45 to $101.62. Export sales stood at 10.691 million running bales (RB), 2% below last year and slightly trailing the USDA's projection at 95% versus a five-year average pace of 102%. The Cotlook A Index dipped 50 points to 89.05 cents per pound on April 30, as ICE certified cotton stocks increased by 1,585 bales to 167,266. Prices for key futures included May cotton steady at 79.86 cents, July up 144 points to 83.64, and December rising 116 points to 84.03. This data reflects ongoing volatility in cotton markets amid fluctuating export demand and inventory levels.

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