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Response to press speculation

October 7, 2016 6:00 PM EDT

MONTREAL, Oct. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - The Boards of William Hill PLC (LSE: WMH) and Amaya Inc. (TSX: AYA, Nasdaq: AYA) note the recent press speculation and confirm that they are in discussions regarding a potential all share merger of equals.

Amaya has been undertaking a review of its strategic alternatives since February 2016. Over recent months, the Board of William Hill has been evaluating options to accelerate William Hill's strategy of increasing diversification by growing its digital and international businesses.

The potential merger... More