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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 actually been sports betting on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most traditional sporting events.
The bookie stated the sport became part of its deal of "alternative products" for bettors during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as badly impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest prospective 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 positive signs that some sports betting organisations are considering 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 include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a brand-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 duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its earnings fell 57%, due to the fact that of the lack of live sports betting content.
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William Hill said its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their incomes to make sure they get 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gambling
As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has had to discover ingenious methods to get round constraints on gaming in states.
In Nevada, people who wish to place bets utilizing cellphone apps have to register in individual for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to utilize the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has actually established short-term drive-thru services at several locations in Nevada.
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Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration process, they require to send a picture 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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