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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 sports betting on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most standard sporting events.

The bookmaker stated the sport was part of its deal of “alternative products” for bettors during the lockdown.

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

Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its best potential earners.

Germany’s Bundesliga is beginning components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.

“While this is plainly an evolving circumstance, 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 not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a new international following as an outcome.

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

It stated that in the period 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, nevertheless, its profits fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting material.

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 wages to ensure they get 100% of their wages.

Drive-thru sports betting

As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find ingenious ways to get round limitations on gambling in particular states.

In Nevada, individuals who wish to place bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to register personally for the service at a sports betting store before being allowed to use the app.
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Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has set up short-lived drive-thru services at a number of areas in Nevada.

need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they require to send a photo of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.

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