RNS Number:2507S
William Hill PLC
19 November 2003


WILLIAM HILL PLC

FIXED ODDS BETTING TERMINALS


The Association of British Bookmakers (ABB) has today announced the introduction
of a Code of Practice governing the use of Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs)
in Licensed Betting Offices.

The Code has been developed in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Media
and Sport.

The Gaming Board have stated that the agreed terms remove the public policy
concerns which led to their instituting legal proceedings against the ABB.

Accordingly, the Gaming Board and the ABB have agreed to terminate their joint
application to the High Court for a determination as to the legality of certain
products on FOBTs.


Further Enquiries:

David Harding                                        0208 918 3910
Chief Executive

Tom Singer                                           0208 918 3910
Group Finance Director



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