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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 considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most standard sporting occasions.
The bookmaker said the sport was part of its offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as severely affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a progressing situation, there are positive indications that some sports betting organisations are thinking about the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summer," William Hill said.
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Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a new worldwide following as a result.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading upgrade covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It said that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its performance was "robust", although group incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its revenues fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting material.
William Hill said its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their incomes to ensure they get 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gambling
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover ingenious ways to get round limitations on sports betting in certain states.
In Nevada, people who want to place bets using smart phone apps have to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to use the app.
Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has set up temporary drive-thru services at numerous areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration procedure, they need to send a picture 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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