World Cup Sparks Online Betting Interest

The 2010 World Cup in South Africa is already sparking interest in online betting. More and more people are checking out the odds and preparing to place a wager on the nation they predict will take home the glorious World Cup title. With all 32 teams now qualified and selected into the eight first round groups the odds have once again been revised to influence bets and establish a clear prediction of the winning finalist.

It comes as no great surprise that Brazil, already five times World Cup winners are backed as the favourites with Spain, Germany and England following behind. But now that each seeded nation has its first opponents picked out there is even more speculation circulating over who will make it through to the second round.

Soccer is without doubt the most popular sport on a global scale and the World Cup is the biggest sporting event watch around the world literally by millions. Online betting sites are already offering free bets in an attempt to reel in punters and the range of bets is even more varied than ever.

Not only can you bet on the nation you think will win but also on the best goal, best player, most penalties scored or missed, worst foul, most red cards, biggest scandal and even worst decision by a referee. It is all about having fun and making money, particularly for the bookies and the 2010 World Cup looks set to be a lucrative money maker.