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William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have been wagering on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting events.
The bookmaker stated the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative products" for bettors during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market not yet as severely affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving scenario, there are positive signs that some sports betting organisations are considering 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 consist of Belarus, which has 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 said 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, however, its revenues fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting content.
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William Hill stated its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker 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 needed to discover innovative methods to get round restrictions on gaming in certain states.
In Nevada, people who wish to put bets using mobile phone apps have to register face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to utilize the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-lived drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, 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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