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William Hill punters bank 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 banking on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many conventional sporting events.
The bookmaker said the sport became part of its offer of "alternative products" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a developing scenario, 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 summertime," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a new international following as a result.
The statement 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 performance was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their salaries to ensure they receive 100% of their incomes.
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Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually had to find ingenious ways to get round constraints 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 store before being permitted to use the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has established short-term drive-thru services at numerous locations in Nevada.
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Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the process, they need 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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