27-02-2008 William Hill new Chief Executive rules out merger with Paddy Power

Ralph Topping said he doesn't see any logic in it and that it was speculation on the part of Evolution Securities, which earlier last month suggested the two bookmakers should combine forces.

Meanwhile, Graham Calvert, the gambling addict who sued William Hill over a £2.1m loss claiming the bookmaker allowed him to open two new accopunts after he appled for self-exclusion, has been granted by the London High Court to seek additional damages for personal injury.