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William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have actually been banking on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of conventional sporting events.
The bookie stated the sport was part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as severely affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its finest possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly an evolving circumstance, there are positive indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summertime," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League attract a brand-new global following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its performance was "robust", although group incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its profits fell 57%, because 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 actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their incomes to make sure they get 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru sports betting
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As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to discover innovative methods to get round limitations on gambling in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to place bets using smart phone apps have to sign up face to face for the service at a sports betting store before being permitted to use the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up momentary drive-thru services at numerous places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish 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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