William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have been banking on since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most traditional sporting occasions.
The bookie said the sport became 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 terribly affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a developing situation, there are positive 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 said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new global 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, nevertheless, its incomes fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports betting content.
William Hill said its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their wages to ensure they get 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gaming
As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has had to find innovative ways to get round constraints on gaming in particular states.
In Nevada, people who wish to position bets using smart phone apps have to register face to face for the service at a sports betting shop before being enabled to utilize the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-term 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 process, they need to submit a photo of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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William Hill Punters Bet on Table Tennis in Sports Lull
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