Record WC betting in U.S. like '10 Super Bowls'

The 2026 World Cup is setting record U.S. sports betting numbers. Per ESPN, sportsbooks and technology providers report record handle for the tournament, with the betting volume equivalent to roughly ten Super Bowls stacked together. The World Cup's extended tournament format is driving the record surge.

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