William Hill named "Best in Class" at 2012 Betview Awards

LONDON -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- The U.K.’s leading bookmaker, William Hill plc, was honored this week at the industry’s Betview Awards when crowned "Bookmaker of the Year" as well as taking the category of "Chain of the Year."

William Hill was awarded the prestigious title of "Bookmaker of the Year." The judging panel awarded this title to the bookmaker who has demonstrated all-round excellence as the industry’s best of the best. William Hill also won the category of "Chain of the Year," given to the bookmaker with 20 outlets or more which operates with excellence while also enhancing the customers’ betting experience and making a positive contribution to staff and the industry as a whole.

Industry professionals attended the awards ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane to celebrate the tradition and excellence of the industry and reward the exemplary achievement put forth by their peers.

Ralph Topping, CEO for William Hill, commented: "We are absolutely thrilled to be honored at the industry awards. There has been a cumulative effort across all of our channels to make us the best in the industry and bring an excellent betting product to our customers. Our results speak for themselves and this is now reflected in the recognition we have received from our peers."