William Hill punters bet 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 wagering on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of standard sporting events.
The bookie stated the sport was part of its offer of "alternative products" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as badly impacted by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly a developing 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 summer season," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new global following as an outcome.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled 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 incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its incomes fell 57%, since of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to ensure they get 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gaming
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As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has had to find ingenious methods to get round constraints on gaming in certain states.
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In Nevada, people who wish to place bets using smart phone apps have to register in person for the service at a sports betting store before being allowed to utilize the app.
Since those centers are closed, William Hill has set up short-term drive-thru services at numerous areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they require 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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