Bookmaker website bet365 has confirmed that a player has won the top prize of £100,000 (US$121,900) in the ‘World Cup Tournament Predictor’ pool run by the platform. In addition, the pool of pool bettors will split a total of £400,000 between more than 15,000 winners.
Argentina lifted the sport’s most coveted trophy last Sunday, December 18, after defeating France on penalties, with an extremely competitive and emotional match, finishing first 2-2 in normal time and 3-3 in overtime. Our Hermanos then won 4-2 on penalties.
The win saw a syndicate punter score 830 points in total, 10 points more than second place. A total of 10 points were awarded for each correct prediction in the group stage. bet365 claimed that several users scored at this stage of the championship, as most of the favorite teams qualified for the Round of 16.
A total of 40 points were then conquered in the quarterfinals, with Brazil and Portugal falling at this stage of the tournament, being a ‘coup’ for many players in the syndicate. Those supporting England also suffered as the Three Lions lost to France. Correct predictions in the semifinals were worth 80 points, and 160 in the final.
In a statement, bet365 said: “While three players received first, second and third prizes of £100,000, £25,000 and £15,000 each, 13 players tied for fourth, each winning £10,000. a prize of £1,000 or more”.
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Bet365 Group Ltd is a UK based betting company. Currently, the operator is one of the main online betting brands on the planet and is present in more than 200 countries. The group offers sports betting, poker, casino, games and bingo, as well as video streams related to sporting events.
