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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 actually been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many standard sporting occasions.
The bookie said the sport belonged to its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
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"While this is plainly a progressing circumstance, 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," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League attract a new international 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 duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its earnings fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill stated its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to make sure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to find ingenious methods to get round restrictions on gaming in particular states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to put bets using apps need to sign up in person for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to utilize the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has 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 process, they need to submit a photo 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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