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William Hill punters 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 banking on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting events.

The bookmaker said the sport was part of its deal of "alternative products" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.

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

Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.

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

"While this is plainly a progressing situation, 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 actually seen its Premier League draw in a brand-new international following as an outcome.

The announcement 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 earnings were down 5% year-on-year.

From 11 March onwards, however, its earnings fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports betting content.

William Hill said its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their earnings to ensure they get 100% of their incomes.

Drive-thru gambling

As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover ingenious ways to get round constraints on sports betting in particular states.

In Nevada, people who wish to position bets using smart phone apps have to register in person for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to use the app.

Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has actually set up temporary drive-thru services at several areas in Nevada.

Would-be punters have to the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they need to submit an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.

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