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William Hill punters wager 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 since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of traditional sporting occasions.

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

Other chances for wagers consist of 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.

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

"While this is plainly a progressing scenario, 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 said.

Revenues down

Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League bring in a new international following as a result.

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

It said that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began 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 lack of live sports betting content.

William Hill said its wagering shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their wages to ensure they receive 100% of their salaries.

Drive-thru sports betting

As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has had to find innovative methods to get round restrictions on gaming in certain states.

In Nevada, people who want to place bets using cellphone apps need to personally for the service at a sports betting store before being allowed to utilize the app.

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

Would-be punters need 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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