20/12/2006 (Agence Europe) - On 18 December, the European Commission approved the joint venture between the William Hill Organization Limited (WHO) of the United Kingdom, belonging to the William Hill Group, and Codere SA of Spain to acquire joint control by way of purchase of shares of a new legally organised joint company. WHO operates internet gambling sites and provides fixed odds bookmaking services via licensed betting offices and telephone. Codere manages gaming machines, bingo halls...