William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports betting lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have actually been wagering on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of conventional sporting occasions.
The bookie stated the sport became part of its offer of "alternative products" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as severely impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a progressing situation, there are positive 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
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Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a new worldwide following as an outcome.
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The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated 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 lack of live sports betting content.
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William Hill stated its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to make certain they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, has needed to find innovative methods to get round constraints on gambling in specific states.
In Nevada, people who wish to position bets utilizing smart phone apps need to register personally for the service at a sports betting shop before being permitted to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has established momentary drive-thru services at a number of places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they require to submit 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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