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The parent company of William Hill, Evoke, plans to close about one in 10 betting shops, according to recent reports.

200 of their betting establishments are facing financial strain and looming tax pressures ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget, The Times reports.

Evoke bought William Hill in 2022 for £2 billion but could now shut down anywhere from 120 to 200 of their locations.

Today, the betting chain has approximately 1,300 locations, meaning the closures would represent a 9% to 15% contraction.

This, in turn, could put 1,500 jobs at risk, after the company's leaders warned that higher levies would hamper profitability.

There are expectations of new gambling tax increases in the November budget, which would discourage investment in the UK, and potentially

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