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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 since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most standard sporting events.
The bookie stated the sport became part of its deal of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company stated 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 plainly a developing situation, there are favorable signs 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 consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a new worldwide following as a result.
The statement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update 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 incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its profits fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill stated its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their incomes to make sure they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has had to discover ingenious ways to get round constraints on gaming in certain states.
In Nevada, people who want to place bets using smart phone apps have to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to utilize the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has established momentary drive-thru services at numerous places in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they require 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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