Gambling on this year’s World Series is expected to reach Stanley Cup level activity according to the BC Lottery Corporation.
That’s all because of the Toronto Blue Jays who find themselves on the biggest stage against the heavily-favoured and defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers (1.47).
Spokesperson, Matt Lee told Vista Radio 80% of all wagers in the province in the previous rounds against the New York Yankees and Seattle Mariners were on the Blue Jays.
“This is one of those rare and unique moments for B.C. and I think seeing the last series against Seattle there might have been a question as to who was B.C.’s baseball team and the Toronto Blue Jays certainly answered that and the bettors answered that with how much was wagered on the Jays.”
Currently, a $10 wager on the Blue Jays (2.75) to win the World Series will net you $27.50.
The most popular wagering outcome for the Dodgers to close out the series is five game while star slugger and pitcher Shohei (Show-hey) Ohtani (Oh-tawn-ee) is the betting favourite to win World Series MVP.
“Right after that, you’ve got the Dodgers winning in six or seven but the closest one for the Blue Jays to win the World Series would be for them to take it the distance in seven games,” added Lee.
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