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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 states its punters have been sports betting on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many traditional sporting events.
The bookie said the sport was part of its offer of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as severely impacted by the infection.
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Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its best potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a developing circumstance, there are positive indications 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 actually seen its Premier League attract a 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 began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its earnings fell 57%, due to the fact that of the absence of live sports betting content.
William Hill stated its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their to ensure they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gambling
As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover ingenious ways to get round limitations on gambling in specific states.
In Nevada, people who wish to place bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to sign up personally for the service at a sports betting shop before being enabled to use the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has actually established 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 require 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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