World Cup provides a $35 billion betting boon for bookmakers

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BetMGM are one of the powerhouses of the US betting scene and they are now making big waves in the UK market despite being a relatively new betting site in this part of the world. They currently setting their sights on attracting horse racing punters, unveiling some of the best Cheltenham betting offers ahead of the 2024 Festival. This BetMGM…

As more U.S. states welcome online gaming, big-name casinos and fresh online betting startups jump on board. On the other hand, Macau is still the land of gambling in Asia. It offers hefty rewards for certified and legitimate operators. Slowly recovering from the impacts and damages caused by Covid-19, online gambling sites and casinos are now…

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While it may seem like a bit of inside baseball, the battle atop the digital wagering leaderboard has implications for the everyday bettor. The hierarchy of sports betting sites is experiencing some upheaval at the top. That is because more and more data is pointing to a changing of the guard when it comes to the mobile side of legal sports…

Sports betting has never been as big as today and depending on your region you will be able to make your bets on sports in land based settings and online platforms. Digitalisation backed up by technological developments have contributed to online bookmakers being able to offer an enjoyable and safe betting experience to their customers. The global…

he Rugby World Cup is kicking off in France on Friday night - with hospitality businesses this side of the Channel anticipating a sales bonanza. The opening ceremony is being staged at the Stade de France in Paris, before the hosts get the tournament under way with a clash against favourites New Zealand. The ceremony, which promises to "showcase…

As the excitement for the upcoming Cricket Asia Cup 2023 reaches a fever pitch, Fun88 is excited to present an unparalleled opportunity for cricket enthusiasts to interact with the tournament in a whole new way. With an array of innovative betting options and a comprehensive betting guide, Fun88 promises to enhance the cricket viewing experience…

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While many have Duke, Gonzaga or Kansas winning the 2023 men's college basketball championship, the event's biggest winner might be DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ:DKNG). The American Gaming Association (AGA) projects that more than $15 billion will be wagered on this year's March Madness tournament, a remarkable 5-times more than what was gambled on the…

Soccer action continues this weekend, both in the Premier League and around the rest of Europe. So which teams should you be betting and what are the big storylines? Our analysts are here to offer all the input you need for the EPL and more. Dan Thomas: I've seen quite a lot of Newcastle lately and the issue they have is in the final third. Nobody…

A material amount of sports betting gross win growth that H2 Gambling Capital has forecast is based on further expansion into new states. H2 Gambling Capital forecasts US sports betting gross win to reach $23.2bn by 2030. Of this growth 57% is from states where sports betting is already legal, while 43% is from states where sports betting is…

Over the week starting 30 January, iGB will release H2 Gambling Capital's latest in-depth analysis of the US sports betting market. Read part one here. H2 Gambling Capital have assessed the major trends and developments of the past year of US sports betting which has seen over $85bn legal bets made across 33 states - 90% of which has taken place…

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Esports betting is bringing a ton of new bettors into the gambling space, but will their skills carry over to traditional sports? Competitive gaming has come a long way since the basement LAN tournaments of the 1990s. With millions of viewers tuning in to events like League of Legends Worlds and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Majors, betting…

December 2022 visitor numbers were significantly higher than 80000 in the same month of the previous year, while Yield Sec, which carried out the research on behalf of the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), also reported a similar increase in November. The report looked at certain major sporting events in 2022 including the World Cup, which took…

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LAHORE: The 2022 FIFA World Cup, which saw 32 teams from five confederations playing 64 matches during the course of 29 days, is expected to contribute $17 billion (Pakistani Rs4.25 trillion) to Qatar's economy during the event when final calculations are carried out, besides providing $35 billion (Pakistani Rs8.75 trillion) betting boon for…

Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports Analysts are expecting a massive increase in sports betting on this year's World Cup compared to the 2018 tournament. Barclays analysts claim the tournament is expected to see $35 billion in wagers. That figure would be a 65% increase from four years ago. The delayed tournament, which was pushed to…

Investors in Formula One Group (FWONK) are hoping the excitement surrounding next year's record 24-race calendar will provide a boost to the share price. The FIA Formula One World Championship, regarded as the pinnacle of international motorsport, has more than half a billion passionate fans around the world. And it's hoped that the sport's ongoing…

Sports betting enthusiasts in Europe really love to be to soccer. Recently, however, cricket has been gaining momentum and a strong fan base on the list of the most popular sports for betting. This isn't too surprising given how it has an enormous fan base, and if we look at global viewership, it's right after soccer. Additionally, it's easy to…

How Sports Around the World Affect Sports Betting in the US For a variety of reasons, several sports are popular across the world. For instance, maintaining good health is frequently used as a justification for engaging in sports. Others will claim that they participate in sports for leisure reasons. Sports, such as football, volleyball, rugby, and…