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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 have actually been banking on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting events.
The bookie said the sport belonged to its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as terribly affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly an evolving situation, there are favorable signs that some sports betting organisations are thinking about the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summertime," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has seen its Premier League attract a brand-new worldwide following as an outcome.
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The announcement came as William Hill revealed a trading update 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 incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its revenues fell 57%, since of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill stated its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their salaries to make sure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover ingenious ways to get round limitations on gambling in specific states.
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In Nevada, people who want to place bets utilizing smart phone apps have to sign up personally for the service at a wagering store before being enabled to use the app.
Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has set up short-term drive-thru services at several areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they need to submit an image 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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