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William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports lull

15 May 2020

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William Hill states its punters have actually been wagering on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of traditional sporting occasions.

The bookmaker stated the sport was part of its offer of "alternative items" for bettors throughout the lockdown.

Other chances for wagers consist of in emerging market countries not yet as severely impacted by the infection.

Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its best prospective earners.

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

"While this promotion code is plainly a progressing situation, there are favorable signs that some sports organisations are thinking about the resumption of live sports behind closed doors as early as this promotion code summer season," William Hill stated.

Revenues down

Countries where football has not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new worldwide following as a result.

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

It stated that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its performance was "robust", although group earnings were down 5% year-on-year.

From 11 March onwards, however, its earnings fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports material.

William Hill said its wagering stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their salaries to make certain they receive 100% of their salaries.

Drive-thru gambling

As it seeks to broaden its US operations, William Hill has needed to find innovative methods to get round limitations on gambling in certain states.

In Nevada, people who wish to position bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to sign up in person for the service at a wagering store before being enabled to use the app.

Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually established temporary drive-thru services at a number of areas in Nevada.

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

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