US soccer victory leads to more online betting

The recent successes of the US soccer team have led to a sharp rise in online sports gambling. US interest in online gaming opportunities have been given a significant boost by the US's recent defeat of Spain and a brave fight against Brazil during the June Confederations Cup. The interest has caused many to speculate whether the US is finally catching up with British enthusiasm for the sport.

Soccer gambling is currently the world's most popular event for online Sport's books with activity during the World Cup overshadowing that seen on the Super Bowl. Whereas the US had previously failed to take a significant online interest in the game, new figures are indicating that an important shift in attitude is beginning to take place.

Online gambling sites are currently recording a massive interest in the forthcoming US-Mexico match scheduled to take place before 100,000 Mexican fans on Wednesday. Sites are currently showing Mexico as the favourite to win, a victory which the team needs badly if they are to qualify for the World Cup and eliminate either Costa Rica, Honduras or the US. Those wishing to place their bets on a Mexican victory need to wager -115 (more than even money). A US victory would pay +235 whilst a draw is expected to pay +225. Though the US may have a lot of catching up to do, it is clear that the potential of online betting has sparked a new wave of enthusiasm bolstered by the success of the team. Fans of both sides will be watching eagerly when so much is now at stake.