William Hill punters bet 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 wagering on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of traditional sporting events.
The bookie said the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative items" for bettors during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a developing scenario, there are favorable indications that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer season," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League attract a brand-new international 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 began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its incomes fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is up their incomes to make sure they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gambling
As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find ingenious methods to get round constraints on sports betting in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to place bets using cellphone apps need to sign up in individual for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to use the app.
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Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has actually established short-term drive-thru services at numerous locations in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration process, they require to send 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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