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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 been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting occasions.
The bookie said the sport became part of its deal of "alternative products" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations 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 possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving scenario, 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 include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a brand-new international following as a result.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its performance was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
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From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its earnings fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their incomes to make certain they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gaming
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover ingenious ways to get round constraints on sports betting in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets using smart phone apps need to register in individual for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to use the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has established momentary drive-thru services at a number of places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they need to send 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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