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William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports betting lull

15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have actually been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many traditional sporting occasions.

The bookie stated the sport was part of its deal of "alternative products" for gamblers during the lockdown.

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

Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.

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

"While this is clearly a developing circumstance, there are positive signs 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 stated.
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Revenues down

Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League attract a brand-new global following as a result.

The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.

It stated that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its performance was "robust", although group profits were down 5% .

From 11 March onwards, however, its earnings fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports betting material.

William Hill said its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to ensure they get 100% of their wages.

Drive-thru gambling

As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover innovative ways to get round constraints on gambling in particular states.

In Nevada, people who wish to position bets utilizing smart phone apps need to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering store before being allowed to use the app.

Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has set up temporary drive-thru services at several locations in Nevada.
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Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish 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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