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History of William Hill The company was founded in 1934 by William Hill and grew to be a world leader specialising in legal off-track wagering. The key events in the company history are: * 1934: William Hill founded the business * 1966: William Hill bought into betting shops for the first time * 1971: William Hill became part of The Sears Holdings Group * 1988: William Hill were acquired by Grand Metropolitan and merged with Mecca Bookmakers under the William Hill name * 1989: Brent Walker acquired William Hill * 1997: Nomura acquired William Hill for £700m * 1998: The Internet betting service was launched * 2000: The online casino was launched * 2002: William Hill were floated on the London Stock Exchange * 2004: William Hill became a constituent of the FTSE 100