DraftKings reports 650% increase in World Cup wagers compared with Qatar tournament
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
DraftKings DKNG · USD 18.90 2026-10-16 Data recorded a 650% increase in wagers on the 2026 World Cup compared with the previous tournament in Qatar. The outlet also reported that worldwide betting on the tournament exceeded $50bn.
Why it matters
DraftKings’ 650% wager increase gives investors a measure of World Cup betting growth compared with the previous tournament.