A new analysis from BettorOff shows that almost 50% of US sports enthusiasts intend to wager on the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Notably, 18% of these individuals will be placing their inaugural bets on soccer. The World Cup fever seems infectious, as nearly 75% of those polled expect to boost their soccer betting frequency following the competition.
The analysis included 1,500 adult sports fans from 21 US states and the District of Columbia where online sports wagering is permitted. It determined that a substantial portion of fans, approximately 68%, aim to maintain reasonable wagers, betting under $200 throughout the World Cup, which takes place from November 20th to December 18th.
The study also sheds light on wagering patterns: more than 25% of participants intend to bet on each game, while 51% will concentrate their bets on particular squads. Predictably, 13% of respondents confessed they would only wager on matches involving the United States team.
Curiously, the time zone difference between Qatar and the US doesn’t appear to be an obstacle. A significant 79% of fans are happy to place bets even if unable to watch the matches in real-time.
For context, FIFA approximated that the total global betting handle for the 2018 World Cup hit an astounding $146 billion. This was with only three US states – Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey – permitting legal sports betting, which was largely confined to physical venues.
“The intersection of enthusiasm and chance surrounding the World Cup is thrilling,” remarked Alex Dubin, CEO and founder of BettorOff.
As Major League Soccer’s profile rises and online sports wagering surges in the United States, this FIFA World Cup appears poised to be a landmark occasion for enthusiasts and gamblers who love the beautiful game.”