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Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year’s World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were…

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What happened LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year’s World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were….
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 29, 11:42 PM

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year’s World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were…

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Jun 29, 11:39 PM

Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.

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Jun 29, 11:39 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Jun 29, 11:42 PM: Washington's Top News (WTOP) joined the source map.

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