Canada won the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament championship in overtime, defeating the United States 3-2. The final game set multiple records for legal betting history, with BetMGM and DraftKings reporting their most-bet hockey event ever. Caesars and ESPN BET also saw significant numbers despite falling short of their own records.
Bettors largely wagered along country lines, with a majority backing Canada’s victory. However, bookmakers are optimistic about the tournament’s success, expecting a rebound in betting when the NHL resumes after college basketball heats up for March Madness. The recent high-stakes hockey event could create a bigger boom as teams compete for the Stanley Cup.
Industry experts believe that the 4 Nations Face-Off demonstrated how seriously players take international tournaments and reacted accordingly. With momentum from the tournament, bookmakers expect an increase in betting when the playoffs begin.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/43953206/usa-canada-4-nations-face-final-breaks-betting-records