Horse racing and other popular sports have been put on hold while Covid-19 spreads (Ian Rutherford/PA)William Hill will start to reopen its UK betting shops bit by bit in the second half of the year as it keeps an eye on developments in the US. The betting giant revealed it would start a “staged opening” in the second six months of the year, which begins in July. However, it did not reveal when the first shops were likely to start inviting customers back in. It has had a major effect on William Hill’s top line, the company revealed on Friday. The US was the hardest hit, falling by 90%, while sports betting dropped 86% over the period.

Source: Irish Independent May 15, 2020 07:07 UTC