Worldpay predicts Champion’s League betting bonanza 

May 2018 – LONDON — Online bookies are on track for a bumper week’s trading, as excitement builds in the run-up to this year’s Champion’s League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid, according to Worldpay.

An analysis of gambling data from last year’s showdown between Real Madrid and Juventus revealed an 18%[1] spike in online gambling activity compared to an average weekend, as football fans across Europe had a flutter on the biggest game in club football.

Spanish punters were among the biggest bettors, depositing 44% more than an average weekend; and with a payout ratio higher than any other European country, Madrid fans were set up to celebrate their team’s victory in style.