William Hill Punters Bet on Table Tennis in Sports Lull
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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 wagering on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of conventional sporting events.

The bookmaker said the sport was part of its offer of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.

Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as severely impacted by the virus.

Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.

Germany's Bundesliga is starting components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.

"While this is plainly a developing situation, 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 actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a brand-new worldwide following as a result.

The announcement came as unveiled a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.

It said that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group earnings were down 5% year-on-year.

From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its incomes fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting material.

William Hill stated its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to make sure they get 100% of their salaries.

Drive-thru gaming

As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has had to discover innovative ways to get round limitations on sports betting in specific states.

In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets using mobile phone apps need to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to use the app.

Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has actually set up momentary drive-thru services at a number of locations in Nevada.

Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they need to submit a photo of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.

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