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 wagering on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of standard sporting events.
The bookmaker said the sport was part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
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Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as severely affected by the infection.
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Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a progressing circumstance, there are favorable 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 consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League attract a new worldwide following as a result.
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The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated that in the period 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, however, its revenues fell 57%, since of the absence of live sports betting content.
William Hill said its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to ensure they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gambling
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find innovative methods to get round constraints on gaming in particular states.
In Nevada, people who want to place bets utilizing smart phone apps need to register in individual for the service at a sports betting store before being allowed to use the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has established short-lived drive-thru services at a number of areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they need to submit 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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