William Hill punters bet on table tennis in sports betting lull
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William Hill states its punters have actually been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most standard sporting events.
The bookmaker stated the sport was part of its deal of "alternative products" for bettors during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as badly affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the firm said German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly 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 worldwide following as a result.
The statement 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 started to bite, its performance was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its incomes fell 57%, since of the absence of live sports betting content.
William Hill said its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the is topping up their incomes to make sure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru gaming
As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover ingenious ways to get round restrictions on gaming in particular states.
In Nevada, individuals who want to place bets utilizing smart phone apps need to register in person for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to utilize the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-term drive-thru services at several areas in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they need to submit 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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