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 sports betting on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of standard sporting occasions.
The bookmaker said the sport became part of its offer of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as terribly affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its best potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a progressing scenario, 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 summertime," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League attract a new worldwide following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
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It said that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started 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 absence of live sports betting content.
William Hill stated its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their salaries to ensure they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to find innovative ways to get round constraints on gaming in specific states.
In Nevada, people who want to put bets using smart phone apps have to sign up face to face for the service at a sports betting store before being allowed to use the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has established momentary drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration process, they need to submit an image 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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