William Hill to leave Chinese market

SBR Forum – British bookmaker William Hill (SBR rating A) is pulling out of China. As of August 19, all residents of China will have their accounts suspended. After this date, the players will be unable to use their accounts to access the sportsbook or any of the gaming rooms. Players will be able to request payment as normal through the “My Account” cashier. The move comes as no surprise. Under the Communist Party, gambling is illegal in mainland China. While it is technically illegal throughout the country, Macau overlooks such laws. Internet gambling, though, is illegal throughout China. WillHill…