Once the final whistle blew on the Americans’ 1-0 World Cup victory over Iran, a loud ovation broke out inside the sportsbook at Green Valley Ranch.
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The United States is even money on the goal line (-½) at the Westgate SuperBook after opening at -110. Iran is -120 (+½). The total is 2 (o-145).
Upsets and the paucity of goals have cost World Cup bettors in a low-scoring tournament that has featured one of the largest upsets in tournament history.
Review-Journal sports betting writer David Schoen has been given a $5,000 fantasy bankroll to bet during the World Cup on sides, totals or props.
With competition from the NFL and other sports during the fall, it’s unclear how much appetite bettors will have for the World Cup, which starts Sunday in Qatar.
With the World Cup set to begin Sunday, here is a quick primer on how to wager on soccer. Bettors can choose between the goal line and three-way line, for starters.
The American Gaming Association expects a mostly younger crowd will wager the most on the longshot U.S. team, which begins play Monday in the host country of Qatar.