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
15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have actually been banking on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting occasions.
The bookie stated the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative products" for bettors during the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as terribly affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best prospective earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a developing scenario, there are positive signs 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 actually seen its Premier League attract a new worldwide following as a result.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update 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, however, its incomes fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting content.
stated its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to make sure they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has needed to find innovative ways to get round restrictions on gambling in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to place bets using cellphone apps need to sign up personally for the service at a sports betting store before being enabled to use the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has set up temporary drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they require to submit a photo of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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