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William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have actually been wagering on table tennis since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many traditional sporting events.

The bookie said the sport was part of its offer of “alternative products” for gamblers throughout the lockdown.

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

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

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

“While this is clearly an evolving situation, 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 summertime,” William Hill stated.

Revenues down

Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League attract 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 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 absence of live sports betting content.

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 wages to make sure they get 100% of their salaries.

Drive-thru gambling

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

In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets utilizing mobile phone apps need to sign up in person for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to utilize the app.

Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has established temporary 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 procedure, they need to submit an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.

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