William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
15 May 2020
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states its punters have been banking on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of conventional sporting occasions.
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The bookmaker said the sport was part of its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as severely affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its finest prospective earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
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"While this is plainly a developing circumstance, 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," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a new global following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill unveiled a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
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From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its incomes fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their earnings to ensure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has had to discover ingenious methods to get round restrictions on gaming in specific states.
In Nevada, people who want to put bets using cellphone apps need to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering store before being permitted to utilize the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has set up momentary drive-thru services at a number of areas 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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