William Hill unveil new online office

ators William Hill have launched a new technological ‘centre of excellence’ in London.

The 6,000 sq ft office in Shoreditch, situated in the famed ‘Silicon Roundabout’ area, will initially house 40 staff focusing on developing the firm’s range of mobile products.

The new centre complements Hills’ existing online operations in Leeds, London, Gibraltar, Tel Aviv, Sydney and Las Vegas.

“We see this as a hugely significant step in the history of William Hill and, indeed, our industry,” said William Hill Online managing director Andrew Lee.

“Mobile technology is moving rapidly – the frequency is quicker, the scope broader – so being in Shoreditch gives us the best possible chance to anticipate and prepare for future developments by hiring the brightest minds in the country.”