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William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
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15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting occasions.
The bookmaker said the sport became part of its deal of "alternative items" for bettors throughout the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in nations not yet as severely affected by the virus.
Looking ahead, the firm stated German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly an evolving circumstance, 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 summertime," William Hill said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a new international following as an outcome.
The announcement came as William Hill revealed a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
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It stated 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, nevertheless, its incomes fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports betting content.
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William Hill said its sports betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their incomes to make sure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru sports betting
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to find ingenious ways to get round restrictions on gaming in specific states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to position bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to sign up in individual for the service at a sports betting store before being enabled to utilize the app.
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Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has established short-term drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete the registration process, they need to submit a photo 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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