William Hill punters bet 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 considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many standard sporting events.
The bookmaker said the sport belonged to its offer of "alternative products" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as badly affected by the virus.
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Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly 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 actually not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new international following as a result.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated that in the period 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, however, its earnings fell 57%, due to the fact that of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill stated its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to make certain they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gaming
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As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has needed to find ingenious ways to get round constraints on gaming in particular states.
In Nevada, people who want to put bets utilizing cellphone apps need to register face to face for the service at a wagering store before being enabled to utilize the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually established momentary drive-thru services at a number of locations in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the 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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