William Hill punters bank on table tennis in sports lull

15 May 2020

remarks

296 Comments

William Hill states its punters have actually been wagering on table tennis because the coronavirus pandemic put paid to many standard sporting events.

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

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

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

Germany's Bundesliga is beginning components once again behind closed doors this promotion code weekend, while racecourses had actually currently resumed activities in France.

"While this promotion code is plainly a developing scenario, there are positive signs that some sports organisations are thinking about the resumption of live sports behind closed doors as early as this promotion code summertime," William Hill said.
bet9ja.com
Revenues down
bet9ja.com
Countries where football has not been suspended include Belarus, which has actually seen its Premier League bring in a brand-new global following as a result.

The statement 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 profits were down 5% year-on-year.
bit.ly
From 11 March onwards, nevertheless, its profits fell 57%, since of the lack of live sports content.

William Hill stated its wagering stores were closed in the yohaig code UK and US. UK retail staff have been furloughed and the bookie is topping up their earnings to ensure they get 100% of their wages.

Drive-thru betting

As it seeks to expand its US operations, William Hill has actually had to discover ingenious ways to get round limitations on betting in particular states.

In Nevada, individuals who want to put bets using mobile phone apps need to sign up personally for the yohaig code service at a wagering store before being allowed to use the app.

Since those centers are currently closed, William Hill has established short-term drive-thru services at a number of locations in Nevada.
bet9ja.com
Would-be punters need to download the app before heading for the yohaig code drive-thru. To finish the registration procedure, they require to submit a picture of their state ID card and take a selfie with the app.
bet9ja.com
More on this promotion code story

Gambling companies to stop marketing throughout lockdown
bit.ly
27 April 2020

'I'm being bombarded by gambling advertisements'
bet9ja.com
2 May 2020
bit.ly
catastrophe' for gambling addicts

29 April 2020

William Hill employer leaves as 700 bookies close

5 September 2019
bet9ja.com
4,500 tasks at danger as William Hill axes 700 stores

4 July 2019
bit.ly