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World Cup Approaching; Experts Predict Global Betting Revenue Could Exceed $50 Billion

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Published May 29, 2026 8:12 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:50 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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With the 2026 World Cup approaching, experts predict global sports betting revenue could exceed $50 billion, driven by an expanded team format and increased focus on star players.

With the 2026 World Cup approaching, experts predict global sports betting revenue could exceed $50 billion, driven by an expanded team format and increased focus on star players.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605290296.aspx Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: May 29, 2026

The 2026 World Cup kicks off in mid-June. Betting expert Darren Small told AFP that global betting revenue for this tournament could exceed $50 billion. This figure is expected to be significantly higher than the 2022 World Cup, partly due to the expansion of participating teams from 32 to 48. Another factor is that bettors are increasingly focusing on the 'star effect' of individual players rather than just betting on teams. David Stevens, a spokesperson for British betting firm Coral, also noted that the scale of this event will surely make it the largest betting event in history.

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: sports_business
Organizations: Sportradar / Coral

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With the 2026 World Cup approaching, experts predict global sports betting revenue could exceed $50 billion, driven by an expanded team format and increased focus on star players.

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