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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 states its punters have been wagering on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting occasions.
The bookie stated the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative products" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as terribly impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a developing situation, there are positive indications that some sports betting organisations are thinking about the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer season," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a brand-new global following as a result.
The statement came as William Hill unveiled a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group earnings were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its profits fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to ensure they get 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gaming
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find ingenious methods to get round constraints on gambling in specific states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to place bets using smart phone apps need to sign up personally for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-lived drive-thru services at a number of places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before for the drive-thru. To finish the registration process, 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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