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William Hill punters bet 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 since the coronavirus pandemic put paid to the majority of conventional sporting occasions.

The bookie said the sport became part of its deal of "alternative products" for bettors during the lockdown.

Other opportunities for wagers consist of football in emerging market countries not yet as terribly affected by the virus.
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Looking ahead, the German football and French horseracing were its best potential earners.
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Germany's Bundesliga is beginning fixtures once again behind closed doors this promotion code weekend, while racecourses had actually already resumed activities in France.

"While this promotion code is plainly 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 summertime," William Hill stated.
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Revenues down

Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League draw in a new worldwide following as an outcome.

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

It stated that in the duration to 10 March, before coronavirus curbs began to bite, its performance was "robust", although group earnings were down 5% year-on-year.
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From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its earnings fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports content.

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

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

In Nevada, people who want to put bets using cellphone apps need to register personally for the service at a wagering store before being enabled to use the app.

Since those facilities are presently closed, William Hill has established short-lived drive-thru services at a number of locations in Nevada.

Would-be punters have to download the app before heading for the drive-thru. To finish the yohaig code registration process, they need to submit a picture of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
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