William Hill punters bank 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 banking on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting .
The bookie stated the sport became part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as terribly affected by the infection.
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Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its best prospective earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving circumstance, there are favorable indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer season," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new international following as a result.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its performance was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its incomes 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 been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their earnings to ensure they get 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gaming
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover innovative ways to get round constraints on sports betting in particular states.
In Nevada, people who want to position bets using cellphone apps have to register face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to use the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has set up short-term drive-thru services at several areas 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 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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