Betting turnover on the World Cup will be in the billions of dollars — and bookmakers fear a big payout if Gareth Southgate’s England side finally win the trophy after a 56-year wait.
PARIS, France —
Punters will cast their eyes over Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe on football’s greatest stage in Qatar from Sunday and beat a path to the doors of bookmakers round the world or bet online. William Woodhams, CEO of the world’s oldest bookmakers Fitzdares, said the Beautiful Game appeals to all.
This time-friendly scenario will also lend itself Woodhams believes to a significant rise in the amount of live betting during a game. “A win for Gareth Southgate’s men is a real possibility, and with it a multi-million pound payout to patriotic punters,” said Stevens. Stevens sets aside his patriotic cap for his dream scenario — that the final goes to penalties, as most punters bet on an overall winner after 90 minutes.
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