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William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports betting lull

15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have actually been wagering on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting occasions.
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The bookie stated the sport became part of its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.

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

Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.

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

"While this is clearly a progressing scenario, there are positive 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 said.

Revenues down

Countries where football has actually not been suspended consist of 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 began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.

From 11 March onwards, however, its profits fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting content.

William Hill said its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their to make certain they receive 100% of their wages.

Drive-thru gambling

As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has had to find innovative methods to get round limitations on gaming in certain states.
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In Nevada, people who wish to put bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to utilize the app.

Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has set up short-term drive-thru services at several locations in Nevada.

Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they need to send an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.

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