Bookmakers Profit After USA World Cup Exit

The USMNT's Round of 16 elimination proved lucrative for sportsbooks as heavy betting support for the Americans backfired. BetMGM trading manager Adair Horne noted it was 'one of the biggest wins we've had for a soccer game in company history,' while Caesars reported 81% of money backed the USA to advance.

Caesars Sports head of soccer trading Mark Bickerdike revealed 78% of handle was on the USA to win the match, with a high-roller wagering $750,000 on the Americans at -130 odds. While Folarin Balogun proved popular with bettors after his suspension was lifted, he failed to score. However, 97.6% of bets on 'Both Teams To Score' landed after just 31 minutes. xsportfeed.life