William Hill in merger talks with Amaya

Well that was short lived.

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-am...-idUSKCN12I0EV
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articl...vestor-dissent

Most reports say William Hill pulled out because of opposition from it's biggest shareholder despite the board's attempts to proceed.
http://www.cityam.com/251519/william...-amaya-despite
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37688066
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/...older-dissent/

Although Amaya had already mooted it preferred independence, despite having seriously entered the merger discussions.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...597403801.html

So in conclusion both Boards are left looking pretty weak and indecisive leaving their companies rife for aggressive takeover bids, so watch this space.