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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 states its punters have been sports betting on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of traditional sporting occasions.
The bookie said the sport was part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other chances for of football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a progressing situation, there are favorable 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 said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League attract a brand-new global following as a result.
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 started to bite, its performance 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 content.
William Hill stated its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their earnings to make certain they get 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find innovative methods to get round restrictions on gambling in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to position bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to register face to face for the service at a sports betting store before being permitted to use the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has established short-term 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 process, 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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