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William Hill punters wager 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 given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many traditional sporting events.
The bookmaker stated the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its best prospective earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a developing circumstance, there are favorable signs 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 said.
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Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League bring in a new international following as a result.
The announcement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group earnings were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its incomes fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting content.
William Hill stated its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their earnings to ensure they get 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover ingenious ways to get round restrictions on gaming in particular states.
In Nevada, people who want to place bets using smart phone apps need to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to utilize the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has actually established short-lived drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they require to submit an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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