Ronaldo's Near-Goal Prompts Payouts from Some Sports Betting Sites, Nothing from Others

Ronaldo missed a chance to score during Portugal's World Cup match against Uruguay. Betting sites are trying to balance the interests of their customers. at BetMGM, Ronaldo's goal was one of the most-bet props for the game.

Bet365 paid out $3.1 million in credit for bets on Ronaldo scoring. The bookmaker is trying to attract new customers. The World Cup is a great time to acquire customers, but it's also a business. Sports betting sites have rules that outline what makes a win a victory and what doesn't. If a bettor didn't win, they don't have to pay. However, if they did, the business needs to make money. It's a problem that legal sportsbooks can face.