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William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports lull

15 May 2020

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William Hill says its punters have actually been betting on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most traditional sporting events.

The bookie said the sport became part of its deal of "alternative products" for bettors during the lockdown.

Other chances for wagers consist of football in emerging market nations not yet as terribly affected by the infection.

Looking ahead, the yohaig code firm said German football and French horseracing were its finest possible .

Germany's Bundesliga is starting fixtures once again behind closed doors this promotion code weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.

"While this is clearly an evolving situation, there are favorable signs that some sports organisations are considering the resumption of live sports 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 attract a brand-new international following as an outcome.

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

It said that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group profits were down 5% year-on-year.

From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its earnings fell 57%, since of the yohaig code lack of live sports content.

William Hill stated its betting shops were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their incomes to make sure they get 100% of their wages.

Drive-thru gambling

As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to find innovative ways to get round restrictions on betting in specific states.

In Nevada, individuals who wish to place bets utilizing cellphone apps need to register face to face for the service at a betting store before being enabled to utilize the app.

Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-term drive-thru services at a number of places in Nevada.

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

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