William Hill wager on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have been wagering on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting events.
The bookmaker stated the sport became part of its offer of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as severely affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving circumstance, there are favorable signs that some sports betting organisations are considering 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 attract a new global 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 period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its revenues fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.
William Hill stated its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their incomes to make certain they receive 100% of their incomes.
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As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has needed to find innovative methods to get round constraints on sports betting in specific states.
In Nevada, people who wish to place bets utilizing cellphone apps have to register personally for the service at a wagering shop before being enabled to utilize the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has established short-term drive-thru services at several 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 send 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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