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World Cup triggers gambling spike

12th June 2026 Consumer Collections | #betting #debt #world cup

With the 2026 World Cup kicking off, new research from Lowell shows that 43% of all gamblers increase their betting activity during major sporting events or tournaments. This rises to 50.6% among sports bettors specifically, with levels climbing to as high as two-thirds in certain cities. Gambling can significantly impact personal finances, with many bettors dipping…

One in four rely on credit cards to fund World Cup-related spending

10th June 2026 Arrears and Recoveries | #credit card #world cup

With the football World Cup just around the corner, new research from MoneySuperMarket has revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of Brits expect to rely on credit cards or borrowing to fund World Cup-related spending. The survey of UK adults revealed it won’t just be the beer leaving Brits with a hangover this summer, with…

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world cup

World Cup triggers gambling spike

One in four rely on credit cards to fund World Cup-related spending

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