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<br>However, it was unclear that a mix of William Hill, 888 and Rank would "deliver exceptional worth", the company stated, external.<br>
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<br>William Hill said the approach was "extremely preliminary", while Rank and 888 said they had not yet made an official deal to the bookie's board.<br>
<br>Shares in William Hill increased 4.8%, while 888 shares increased 3.4% and Rank lost 0.5%.<br>
<br>'Surprise'<br>
<br>The relocation comes just days after William Hill's primary executive, James Henderson, was ousted from the UK's most significant wagering store operator following a series of profit warnings.<br>
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<br>David Jennings, an expert at Davy, said the news was "unquestionably a surprise, given that the combined value of 888 and Rank is ₤ 1.7 bn".<br>
<br>Rank and 888 said there was "no certainty that any deal will eventually occur".<br>
<br>Rank's primary executive, Henry Birch, is a former head of William Hill's online division.<br>[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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<br>Ever since, competing betting firms Ladbrokes and Gala Coral have actually agreed a ₤ 2.3 bn merger which received preliminary regulator approval in May.<br>
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<br>Irish bookmaker Paddy Power and online operator Betfair likewise agreed to join forces last September.<br>
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