William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have been sports betting on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of standard sporting occasions.
The bookie stated the sport became part of its deal of "alternative items" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as terribly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its best prospective earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a developing situation, there are favorable indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summertime," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a brand-new global following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill unveiled 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 efficiency was "robust", although group earnings were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to ensure they get 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru gaming
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find ingenious ways to get round limitations on sports betting in particular states.
In Nevada, people who wish to put bets utilizing cellphone apps have to sign up personally for the service at a sports betting store before being allowed to utilize the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has established short-lived drive-thru services at numerous locations in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they require 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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