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William Hill punters wager on table tennis in sports lull

15 May 2020

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William Hill says its have actually been banking on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most traditional sporting occasions.

The bookie said the sport was part of its deal of "alternative items" for gamblers throughout the lockdown.
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Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as badly affected by the infection.

Looking ahead, the company said German football and French horseracing were its finest possible earners.
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Germany's Bundesliga is starting components again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had already resumed activities in France.

"While this promotion code is plainly an evolving circumstance, there are favorable indications that some sports organisations are considering the resumption of live sports behind closed doors as early as this promotion code summertime," William Hill stated.

Revenues down

Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in 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 stated that in the duration 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, however, its profits fell 57%, because of the absence of live sports content.

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

Drive-thru gaming

As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has needed to discover innovative methods to get round restrictions on betting in particular states.

In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets utilizing mobile phone apps have to register personally for the service at a wagering shop before being allowed to utilize the app.
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Since those centers are presently closed, William Hill has actually set up short-term drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.
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Would-be punters have to download the yohaig code app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they require to send a photo of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.

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