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World Cup 2026 betting handle projected to hit $60 billion

World Cup Betting Handle Tipped to Hit $60bn

Betting Strategy, Soccer, Sport, United States2 days ago

Legal sportsbooks could take around $60 billion in bets on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to H2 Gambling Capital. That would make this the biggest regulated football betting event on record. H2 puts the figure 71% higher than its 2022 World Cup estimate and 185% higher than 2018, with the USA, Mexico, and Canada…

World Cup prediction markets featured image showing a football stadium with trading charts, market odds and neon green Betfinder-style data graphics

Prediction Markets Are Coming for World Cup Betting, But Liquidity Is the Catch

Betting Strategy, News, Soccer, United StatesJune 4, 2026

Prediction markets are no longer just for elections, crypto traders and politics junkies. The 2026 World Cup is turning them into a live rival for sportsbooks. A June 2026 SEON survey found that prediction markets were the second most popular betting channel among U.S. adults planning to bet on the World Cup. Licensed betting apps…

2026 World Cup Golden Boot odds featured image with a golden football boot, stadium lights, and Betfinder branding

2026 World Cup Top Goalscorer Odds: Kane and Mbappé Lead, Oyarzabal the Dark Horse

Betting Strategy, Soccer, SportJune 3, 2026

The 2026 World Cup Golden Boot market is one of the cleaner futures markets to understand. Pick the player who scores the most goals at the tournament finals, then hope he gets enough games, penalties, and soft group-stage matchups to build a total. Simple enough. But the best bet is not always the best player.…

Polymarket trading dashboard with live charts, representing the platform’s new multi-leg contracts that work like parlay bets on prediction markets.

Polymarket Launches Multi-Leg Contracts to Rival Sportsbook Parlays

Betting Strategy, News, Sport, United StatesMay 28, 2026

Polymarket has self-certified multi-leg sports contracts with the CFTC. The new products bundle two or more event outcomes into single trades that pay out only when every leg wins. This brings traditional parlay mechanics to the regulated prediction market platform. What Happened On 20 May 2026, Polymarket’s US entity QCX LLC filed a self-certification notice…

World Cup 2026 betting angles for goals, corners, cards and live markets

World Cup 2026 Betting Angles: Goals, Corners, Cards & Live Markets

Betting Strategy, News, SoccerMay 21, 2026

The 2026 World Cup gives bettors more than a bigger fixture list. The expanded format, extra knockout round, North American venues and fresh qualification data all create market angles worth tracking before the first ball is kicked. This is not about picking the winner. The better route is to look at how the tournament might…

DraftKings prediction markets and sports betting analysis graphic

DraftKings’ Prediction Market Push Shows Where Sports Betting Is Heading Next

Betting Strategy, News, Sport, United StatesMay 9, 2026

DraftKings has made its next big target clear: sports prediction markets. The company reported $1.646 billion in Q1 2026 revenue, up 17% year-on-year, and said stronger US sportsbook margins helped drive the quarter. CEO Jason Robins also said DraftKings now has the “firepower” to push harder into Predictions, with its Super App, market-making tools, proprietary…

Prediction markets crackdown 2026 – candlestick chart showing volatile price action in sports event contracts

Prediction Markets Face Multi-State Crackdown

Betting Strategy, News, Sport, United StatesApril 29, 2026

States are trying to shut down prediction markets. These are platforms where you bet on real-world events — like which team wins the NBA title, how many points a player scores, or even election results. Now, Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Ohio, and Nevada have all issued cease-and-desist orders or fines. They say these bets are…

NFL players in full action on the field during a high-stakes game — 2026 NFL Draft rookies creating sharp betting value on props and futures

NFL Draft Surprises Torch Sportsbooks — Sharp Money Cleaning Up on Rookie Props

Betting Strategy, Sport, United StatesApril 27, 2026

Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft delivered several head-scratching picks and major slides that instantly reshaped rookie futures and player props. Sharp bettors who moved fast are already cashing in on the resulting market inefficiencies. Betting on the NFL Draft has become one of the biggest futures and prop wagering events of the year.…

FanDuel’s BetProtect+ Just Changed the NBA Playoff Prop Game

Betting Strategy, News, SportApril 18, 2026

FanDuel quietly flipped the script on playoff player props yesterday. For a flat 3% add-on fee, you can now buy full-game injury protection on selected props — meaning if your guy gets dinged, checks out early, and never returns, your straight bet gets refunded in bonus bets and the leg simply vanishes from any parlay.…

Live Betting Now Makes Up 53% of All Wagers

Betting Strategy, News, SportApril 15, 2026

Live and in-play betting has officially taken over. As of early 2026, 53.4% of all online sports bets are now placed after the game or match has started, up sharply from previous years and still growing at a projected 14.85% CAGR. Fast mobile connections, real-time data feeds, and better apps have made it easier…