William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports betting lull

15 May 2020

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William Hill says its punters have been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many standard sporting occasions.

The bookie 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 nations not yet as badly affected by the virus.

Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its best potential earners.
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Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
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"While this is plainly a progressing situation, there are positive indications 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 draw in a brand-new international following as a result.

The announcement came as William Hill unveiled 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 efficiency was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
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From 11 March onwards, however, its profits fell 57%, due to the fact that of the absence of live sports betting content.

William Hill stated its sports betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their incomes to make certain they receive 100% of their incomes.

Drive-thru gambling

As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find innovative ways to get round limitations on gambling in particular states.
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In Nevada, people who wish to place bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to sign up in individual for the at a wagering shop before being permitted to use the app.

Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has established momentary drive-thru services at numerous areas in Nevada.

Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they need to send an image of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.

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