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Americans plan to bet $1.8 billion on the 2022 FIFA World Cup

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20.5 million Americans are expected to bet on the outcome of this year's FIFA World Cup. Most people will place their bets online or in-person. 31 states and Washington, D.C., have legalized online sports betting. Americans plan to put $1.8 billion on 2022 World Cups.

Americans plan to bet $1.8 billion on the 2022 FIFA World Cup. States legalized online sports betting three years ago. Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings and FanDuel are big winners in the sports-betting explosion. Brazil has the best odds at winning the tournament. FIFA officials announced this week that no alcohol will be sold at the eight stadiums in Qatar that will host matches.

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