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 wagering on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting events.
The bookie said the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative items" for bettors during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
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Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its finest prospective earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving scenario, there are favorable 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 consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League attract a brand-new global following as an outcome.
The announcement came as William Hill revealed a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
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It stated that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its performance was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill said its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their salaries to ensure they receive 100% of their wages.
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Drive-thru gaming
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to find innovative methods to get round limitations on gambling in particular states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets utilizing mobile phone apps need to register in person for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to use the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has set up temporary drive-thru services at numerous places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they need to send a 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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