World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
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"Hundreds of thousands of people across the world, especially young men, will suffer life-changing debt and financial distress."
— Les Bernal , Activist
"99 out of 100 sports bettors lose money in the long-term."
— Les Bernal , Activist
"Macquarie analyst Chad Beynon projects north of $50 billion."
— Chad Beynon , Executive
Key People
Analyst at Macquarie providing forecasts on gambling revenue.
Chad Beynon is a Macquarie analyst providing insights on betting projections.
National director of Stop Predatory Gambling advocating against addictive gambling.
UK-based gambling reform campaigner focused on gambling addiction issues.
Patrick Moley is an analyst at Piper Sandler reporting on prediction markets.
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The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to generate a record $150 billion in total wagers, with new IRS tax regulations potentially impacting first-time U.S. bettors.
Global wagers on the 2026 FIFA World Cup are projected to reach $50–60 billion, making it the largest betting event ever.
Unusual long-shot bets on Haiti to win the World Cup are creating liabilities at national sportsbooks.
Flutter is preparing a global operation to handle the unprecedented betting volume expected during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to contribute approximately $41 billion to the global economy and attract an audience of six billion people worldwide.
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