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 actually been banking on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting events.
The bookie said the sport belonged to its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as severely affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its finest potential .
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Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a progressing situation, there are positive indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer season," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League attract a new international 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 efficiency was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their wages to ensure they get 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to find innovative ways to get round limitations on sports betting in specific states.
In Nevada, people who wish to position bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to register in person for the service at a sports betting store before being allowed to use the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up temporary drive-thru services at a number of places in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they require to submit a photo 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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