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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 been wagering on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting events.
The bookie said the sport became part of its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its finest possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a developing scenario, there are favorable 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 consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League attract a new international following as an outcome.
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 earnings were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its revenues fell 57%, due to the fact that of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to ensure they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to find ingenious ways to get round limitations on gambling in certain states.
In Nevada, people who wish to put bets utilizing smart phone apps need to register face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to utilize the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-term drive-thru services at several locations 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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