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William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports betting lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have actually been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting occasions.
The bookmaker said the sport became part of its offer of "alternative products" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as terribly affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
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"While this is plainly a developing scenario, there are positive signs that some sports betting organisations are thinking about 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 worldwide following as a result.
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The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading upgrade 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 earnings were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, because of the lack 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 bookmaker is topping up their salaries to make sure they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gaming
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find innovative methods to get round constraints on sports betting in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to position bets using cellphone apps have to sign up personally for the service at a wagering store before being permitted to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has established temporary drive-thru services at numerous places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they require 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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