As I watched Brazil’s dramatic last-16 clash with Norway, I couldn’t believe the penalty awarded to Brazil deep into stoppage time.
With only seconds remaining, it looked destined to be nothing more than a consolation goal. My first thought wasn’t about Brazil’s comeback—it was about the thousands of bettors who had backed Both Teams To Score – No, Under 2.5 Goals, or the 0-2 correct score.
For those players, one refereeing decision may have completely changed the outcome of their bets.
Then it struck me that football betting always has another side to the story.
While some bettors were undoubtedly left frustrated, others benefited enormously from Brazil’s late penalty. No one benefited more than popular gambling streamer Tyler “TrainwrecksTV” Niknam, whose remarkable correct-score double went on to return more than $5.5 million from a stake of just under $10,000.
According to a post shared by Stake, Trainwreck correctly predicted both last-16 scorelines:
Combined, the selections produced odds of 560.00, turning a stake of $9,990.01 into a payout of $5,594,405.60.
The Brazil leg was secured thanks to Norway holding on after Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty.
Later in the day, Trainwreck’s second selection also went his way as England defeated Mexico 3-2. While Mexico’s penalty attracted discussion among some supporters, it ultimately helped produce the exact scoreline required to complete the double.
Whether supporters agreed with either decision or not, the reality for Trainwreck was simple: both scorelines landed exactly as predicted.
Trainwreck has long been associated with Stake, the world’s largest crypto casinos and sportsbook.
Alongside an extensive sportsbook covering the FIFA World Cup, the platform also offers:
Its combination of sports betting and casino products has helped establish Stake as one of the most recognisable brands in the crypto gambling industry.
Whether you felt Brazil’s late penalty was justified or believed it changed the game unfairly, there’s no denying its impact from a betting perspective.
In Trainwreck’s case, those fine margins helped turn a five-figure wager into a $5.59 million payday.
With the FIFA World Cup entering its knockout stages, dramatic moments like these are likely to become even more common—and so too are the huge betting swings they create.
If you’re planning to place a bet on the tournament, be sure to check out BitcoinChaser’s guides to the best World Cup crypto sportsbooks and the best FIFA World Cup betting bonuses & promotions, where we’ve compared the leading promotions and betting sites for the remainder of the competition.
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