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

Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTRK - ABC, as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) · June 30, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Pearland, TX, and beyond, this year's World Cup has generated significant interest in betting. Sportsbook operators had anticipated that the event would set records due to favorable circumstances. The hype surrounding the US team has played a major role in driving betting action.

As a result, World Cup betting has exceeded expectations. For more information on the surge in World Cup betting, readers can refer to the full report from ABC13 Houston.

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For the complete original report, visit ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC). Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom.

Category: library · Published: June 30, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK - ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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

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