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William Hill Punters Bet on Table Tennis in Sports Lull

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

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William Hill states its punters have been betting on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to a lot of traditional sporting events.

the yohaig code bookie stated the sport belonged to its bet9ja's welcome offer of "alternative products" for bettors during the lockdown.
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Other chances for wagers include football in emerging market countries not yet as terribly impacted by the infection.

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

Germany's Bundesliga is starting 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 a progressing situation, there are positive indications that some sports organisations are considering the resumption of live sports behind closed doors as early as this summer season," William Hill said.

Revenues down

Countries where football has actually not been suspended include Belarus, which has seen its Premier League draw in a brand-new global following as an outcome.
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The statement came as William Hill unveiled a trading update covering the 17 weeks to 28 April.

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

From 11 March onwards, however, its earnings fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports content.
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William Hill said its betting stores were closed in the UK and US. UK retail personnel have been furloughed and the bookmaker is topping up their earnings to make certain they get 100% of their wages.

Drive-thru gaming

As it looks for to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually needed to find ingenious ways to get round restrictions on gambling in certain states.
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In Nevada, individuals who wish to put bets utilizing mobile phone apps need to sign up face to face for the service at a wagering store before being allowed to utilize the app.

Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has actually drive-thru services at several places in Nevada.

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