Euro 2016 to break wagering records
EURO 2016 looks set to break betting records as over ₤ 500m is wagered on…
ENGLAND FANS are backing the Three Lions for Euros glory in record number, according to Ladbrokes.
The bookies report a 500% upturn in bets on 8/1 4th favourites England raising the trophy in the last 24 hours, as the patriotic punt gathers rate, leaving the betting market dealing with the possibility of a ₤ 100m payout should Roy's Boys go all the method.
Self-confidence in England is likewise mirrored in the usually popular ‘removed on penalties' market, which has seen simply ₤ 3 in total staked at 4/1, compared to hundreds of thousands put on the same bet for previous competitions.
Harry Kane is the most popular choice to be England's top goalscorer at 9/4, while it's 16/1 he wins the competition Golden Boot.
Alex Donohue of Ladbrokes stated: “The patriotic punt is in full flow and we could be on course for a record payout if England go all the way. There's never been more belief in the Three Lions and fans have actually clearly gotten rid of any spot kick concerns too.”
England to win Euro 2016 8/1.
Harry Kane to win the Golden Boot 16/1.