OpenBet says platform processes 175 million bets and $3B staked during World Cup 2026

OpenBet said it processed more than 175 million bets and handled $3 billion in stakes across its global platform customers during the World Cup 2026. The betting and gaming technology supplier said the tournament was the largest betting event its platform has supported.

The company said England’s run to the semi-finals drove higher volumes among its UK-facing customers. OpenBet said the Norway quarter-final generated almost 5 million pre-match bets, followed by the match against Argentina at 4.65 million.

OpenBet said its expanded BetBuilder and Player Prop products contributed to growth during the tournament, including new “either player to score” and “player to be fouled” markets offered for the first time. The company reported 23 million Player Prop bets during the competition, up 130% compared with Qatar 2022, and said the Spain vs. Argentina final drew 831,000 BetBuilder bets, 39% more than four years ago.

The company said in-play betting rose to around one bet in six through the knockout rounds, with higher average stakes on live bets compared with pre-match wagers. OpenBet also said it provided Managed Trading Services for platform customers, including odds creation, trading content and risk management during the tournament.

Beyond sportsbook activity, OpenBet said OpenBet Locator™ processed more than 200 million location checks during the World Cup across regulated US states. OpenBet said it supported operators with “zero platform outages” from the opening match to the final.

Nikos Konstakis, President at OpenBet, said: “A World Cup is one of the defining moments for our industry, and this was the largest betting event our platform has ever supported.

“What stands out beyond the numbers is the extent to which player behaviour continues to evolve. Fans are no longer simply backing a result, they are building their own narrative around individual players, and our expanded BetBuilder and Player Prop offering met that demand while delivering the high-margin products operators need.

“Sustained peak load across a six-week tournament is different to managing a single event, and our platform handled it extremely well.

“The highest-profile operators trust us with the events that matter most, and this was the largest of them all.”