William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have been sports betting on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most events.
The bookie said the sport was part of its deal of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as severely impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest prospective earners.
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Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a progressing situation, there are favorable signs that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has seen its Premier League bring in a new global following as an outcome.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
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From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its incomes fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill stated its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their incomes to make sure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru gaming
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to find innovative methods to get round limitations on sports betting in specific states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to put bets using mobile phone apps need to register personally for the service at a wagering store before being allowed to use the app.
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Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has set up short-lived 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 complete the registration procedure, they require to send 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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