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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 considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of conventional sporting occasions.

The bookie stated the sport belonged to its deal of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.

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

Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest possible earners.

Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.

"While this is plainly a developing scenario, there are positive 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 bring in a new worldwide following as an outcome.

The announcement came as William Hill revealed a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.

It stated that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group were down 5% year-on-year.

From 11 March onwards, however, its profits fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.

William Hill stated 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 earnings to make certain they receive 100% of their wages.

Drive-thru sports betting

As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find innovative ways to get round limitations on sports betting in particular states.

In Nevada, people who wish to put bets using mobile phone apps have to register face to face for the service at a sports betting shop before being allowed to use the app.

Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-lived drive-thru services at several locations in Nevada.

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

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