MORE than one million bets have been placed by Jamaicans through Supreme Ventures Gaming Limited since the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while online sportsbook Island Bet has recorded unprecedented activity with the 39-day tournament generating the volume of wagers the company would typically expect over an entire quarter.

Both companies said the World Cup has ignited a betting boom unlike any seen before as football fever grips the island, especially ahead of today’s final between Spain and Argentina.

Despite the heightened anticipation the companies say there is no clear favourite among Jamaican punters. Betting has remained closely divided between the two football giants, reflecting confidence that either side could lift the coveted trophy.