https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/less-gold-tumbling-into-william-hills-coffers-pwsntd5sn
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James Hurley
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The Times
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In the bookmaker’s results for the half-year to July 2, operating profit — adjusted for the impending closure of 700 shops — was £76.2 million, down from £114 million in the same period last year. Revenues edged 1 per cent higher to £811.7 million.
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