William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports lull
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15 May 2020

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William Hill says its punters have been betting on table tennis considering that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of standard sporting events.

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

Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as severely impacted by the virus.

Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its finest possible .

Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had currently resumed activities in France.
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"While this promotion code is clearly a progressing scenario, there are positive indications that some sports organisations are thinking about the yohaig code resumption of live sports behind closed doors as early as this promotion code summer," William Hill said.

Revenues down
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Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a new global following as a result.

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

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

From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its revenues fell 57%, because of the lack of live sports material.

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

Drive-thru betting

As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has needed to find innovative methods to get round restrictions on gaming in particular states.

In Nevada, people who wish to put bets utilizing smart phone apps need to register personally for the service at a betting store before being allowed to utilize the app.

Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has 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 complete the registration process, they need to send a picture of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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