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William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have been on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of standard sporting events.
The bookmaker said the sport became part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other opportunities 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 best potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a progressing situation, there are positive signs that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summertime," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a brand-new global following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated 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 earnings fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill stated its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their incomes to ensure they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gaming
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover ingenious ways to get round restrictions on gambling in specific states.
In Nevada, people who want to place bets utilizing mobile phone apps need to register personally for the service at a sports betting store before being enabled to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has actually established short-lived drive-thru services at numerous areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters have 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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