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Saturday, June 17, 2017

Champions Trophy final: Rs 2,000 crore bet on India-Pakistan title clash

BY 
JOHN SARKAR
, TNN | UPDATED: JUN 17, 2017, 10.40 AM IST

NEW DELHI: With technology helping and gambling being legal in the UK, around Rs 2,000 crore will be wagered on Sunday's Champion's Trophy final between Indian and Pakistan, according to estimates by the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF). 

India appeared to be a clear favourite of bookies on Friday but not by a large margin. For instance, if one bets Rs 100 on India, and Virat Kohli's team wins, one will get back around Rs 147, according to Betfair. On the other hand, if Pakistan wins, one will earn around Rs 300. 

“It has been estimated by many studies that roughly a total of Rs 2 lakh crore is wagered on all matches that India play throughout the year,“ said Rolland Landers, CEO of AIGF. 

“And since this is the first time India and Pakistan will be meeting in the final of a cricket tournament in around 10 years, the bets are high.“ 

The outcome of the match is just one part of the betting exercise. 




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