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 actually been banking on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of traditional sporting occasions.
The bookmaker said the sport became part of its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
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Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as badly 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 again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a developing 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 summer," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new international following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade 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 profits were down 5% year-on-year.
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From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its earnings fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill stated its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to ensure they receive 100% of their salaries.
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As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover innovative ways to get round constraints on gambling in particular states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to position bets utilizing mobile phone apps need to register face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to utilize the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-term 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 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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