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Big Bets Report: Stunning Spain-Cape Verde Draw 'Significant Result' For Books
- Spain’s shock 0-0 draw with Cape Verde blew up expectations — sportsbooks still won overall, while a Polymarket trader lost nearly $1M and another walked away with about $4.3M.
- Upsets and smart hedges paid big — a $400k wager against Brazil returned $1M, and Australia’s 2-0 surprise paid out several five‑figure wins.
- The U.S. rout of Paraguay was a bettors’ delight — Folarin Balogun props and small parlays (e.g., $10 at +525) turned into tidy, quick returns.
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