William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill states its punters have actually been banking on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most traditional sporting events.
The bookie stated the sport was 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 severely affected by the infection.
Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its finest potential earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.
"While this is clearly a progressing circumstance, there are favorable indications 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 said.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended consist of Belarus, which has seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new global following as an outcome.
The announcement came as William Hill unveiled a trading upgrade covering the yohaig code 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated that in the period to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs started to bite, its performance was "robust", although group revenues were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its profits fell 57%, since of the yohaig code lack of live sports content.
William Hill stated its betting stores were closed in the yohaig code UK and US. UK retail staff have actually been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their wages to ensure they receive 100% of their salaries.
Drive-thru gambling
As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to discover ingenious methods to get round limitations on gaming in specific states.
In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets utilizing mobile phone apps need to register in person for the service at a betting shop before being enabled to use the app.
Since those facilities are currently closed, William Hill has established momentary drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To complete 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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