William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports lull
15 May 2020
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William Hill says its punters have been betting on table tennis given that the coronavirus pandemic put paid to most conventional sporting events.
The bookmaker stated the sport became part of its bet9ja's welcome offer of "alternative items" for gamblers during the lockdown.
Other opportunities for wagers include football in emerging market nations not yet as badly impacted by the virus.
Looking ahead, the company stated German football and French horseracing were its best possible earners.
Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures again behind closed doors this weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.
"While this promotion code is clearly an evolving situation, there are positive 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 stated.
Revenues down
Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a new international following as an outcome.
The announcement came as William Hill revealed a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.
It stated that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its efficiency was "robust", although group incomes were down 5% year-on-year.
From 11 March onwards, however, its profits fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports material.
William Hill stated its betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their incomes to ensure they receive 100% of their incomes.
Drive-thru betting
As it looks for to broaden its US operations, William Hill has actually had to find innovative methods to get round restrictions on betting in particular states.
In Nevada, people who wish to position bets using smart phone apps need to register personally for the service at a wagering shop before being permitted to utilize the app.
Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has set up short-term drive-thru services at numerous locations in Nevada.
Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the yohaig code drive-thru. To finish the yohaig code registration procedure, they need to send a photo of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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