William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020

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William Hill says its punters have actually been wagering on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of traditional sporting occasions.

The bookie stated the sport became part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.

Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as severely affected by the infection.

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

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

"While this is clearly a progressing circumstance, there are favorable indications that some sports betting organisations are thinking about the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer," William Hill stated.

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 statement 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 performance was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.

From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, due to the fact that of the lack of live sports betting material.

William Hill said its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to ensure they get 100% of their incomes.
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Drive-thru gaming

As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has had to find innovative ways to get round limitations on gaming in particular states.

In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets utilizing smart phone apps need to sign up in individual for the service at a sports betting store before being enabled to utilize the app.

Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has actually established momentary drive-thru services at numerous locations in Nevada.

Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete 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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