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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 states its punters have actually been wagering on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many events.
The bookmaker said the sport was part of its offer of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as severely affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a developing scenario, there are positive indications 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 not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new global 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 period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its performance was "robust", although group earnings were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its incomes fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill stated its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their earnings to make certain they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover innovative ways to get round restrictions on sports betting in particular states.
In Nevada, people who wish to put bets using smart phone apps need to register in individual for the service at a sports betting shop before being permitted to utilize the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has set up temporary drive-thru services at a number of areas 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 an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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