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William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have actually been banking on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most standard sporting events.
The bookmaker said the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative products" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as badly affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a progressing circumstance, there are positive indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summertime," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League bring in a new international following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its incomes fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their wages to make certain they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover innovative methods to get round limitations on gaming in specific states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to place bets using smart phone apps have to sign up personally for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to utilize the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually established short-lived drive-thru services at several areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they need to submit an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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William Hill Punters Bet on Table Tennis in Sports Lull
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