By The Weekly Edge desk ·
DraftKings recorded a 650% increase in wagers on the 2026 World Cup compared with the previous tournament in Qatar, CasinoBeats reported. The outlet also reported that worldwide betting on the tournament exceeded $50bn.
DraftKings’ 650% wager increase gives investors a measure of World Cup betting growth compared with the previous tournament.
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