"LONDON (ShareCast) - William Hill (LSE: WMH.L - news) found plenty of takers today after the bookmaker said profits before interest, taxation and exceptional item are expected to be higher than November's guidance.
The group said underlying profit will be slightly in excess of the previously indicated range of £230m to £240m
"The board remains confident about the prospects for the group in 2006 with the successful completion of the integration of Stanley Retail Betting and rollout of electronic point of sale and text systems expected to deliver business benefits," it said."