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William Hill 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 banking on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most traditional sporting events.
The bookmaker said the sport became part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as terribly impacted by the infection.
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 currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a developing circumstance, 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 not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League attract a new worldwide following as a result.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its earnings fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to make sure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find innovative ways to get round restrictions on sports betting in particular states.
In Nevada, people who want to place bets utilizing smart phone apps have to register personally for the service at a sports betting shop before being permitted to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has established temporary drive-thru services at numerous areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they require to send an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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