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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 wagering on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most standard sporting events.
The bookmaker stated the sport became part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as severely affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting components once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
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"While this is clearly a progressing situation, there are positive signs that some sports betting organisations are considering the resumption of live sports betting behind closed doors as early as this summertime," William Hill stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new global following as a result.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
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It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its earnings fell 57%, because 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 bookie is topping up their salaries to make sure they receive 100% of their wages.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has had to find ingenious ways to get round restrictions on sports betting in particular states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to put bets using mobile phone apps need to register in individual for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to use the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has set up short-lived drive-thru services at a number of places in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they require to send an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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