William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports betting lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have actually been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting occasions.
The bookie said the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative items" for bettors during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its finest possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving scenario, 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 season," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a new international following as a result.
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The came as William Hill revealed a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated 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 earnings fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill said its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their incomes to make sure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru gambling
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover ingenious methods to get round restrictions on sports betting in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets using cellphone apps have to sign up personally for the service at a wagering store before being enabled to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has set up short-lived drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they need to submit 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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