BY RICHARD MENANOPO
Football fans in Honiara are expected to enjoy a lively FIFA World Cup atmosphere next month after Coral Sea Resort & Casino announced it will host live match screenings and World Cup betting activities during the global football tournament.
In a recent social media post, the resort and casino confirmed that FIFA World Cup betting has officially arrived at its casino venue ahead of the opening match on June 11.
The promotion promises football supporters live match broadcasts on big screens, ice cold beers, game night specials and multiple betting options throughout the tournament.
The resort said matches will be shown live during business hours while betting services will be available at the casino cage daily from 10am.
Current outright winner odds released by the casino place Spain among the favourites at 5.00, followed by France at 5.50, England at 7.00, while Brazil and defending champions Argentina are both listed at 8.00.
Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands are also among teams attracting betting interest heading into the world’s biggest football event.
The promotion also highlights some of football’s biggest stars including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Cristiano Ronaldo, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and VinÃcius Júnior.
Football remains one of the most followed sports in Solomon Islands, with major international tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup often drawing strong public interest across Honiara and other parts of the country.
With the countdown now underway, local football fans are expected to gather in numbers to follow the month-long tournament and support their favourite teams and players.
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