William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports betting lull
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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 a lot of traditional sporting occasions.
The bookmaker stated the sport became part of its offer of "alternative items" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as badly impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its finest prospective earners.
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Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is plainly an evolving scenario, 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 summer," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a new international following as an outcome.
The statement came as William Hill revealed a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group revenues 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 stated its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their earnings to make sure they get 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru gaming
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As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover ingenious methods to get round limitations on gaming in certain states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to place bets using cellphone apps have to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering store before being allowed to use the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has established short-term drive-thru services at numerous places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they require to submit an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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