Sportsbooks have pulled World Cup man of the match betting lines after scares of online influence. [Image: Shutterstock.com]
Questionable decisions
Many sportsbooks have removed man of the match betting lines from their World Cup markets due to concerns of manipulation from social media influencers.
there have already been a few questionable recipients
The man of the match award is decided via a public vote on FIFA’s website. There have already been a few questionable recipients, including Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne and Wales’ Gareth Bale, and it’s reported that man of the match doubled in betting value last week.
Several social media users with large audiences have been encouraging their followers to vote for players they placed bets on to win man of the match awards, creating a quasi-match fixing scenario. FIFA has shown no interest in changing voting protocols, which has led sportsbooks to pulling betting odds.
Man of the match voting interference
The man of the match is an award given to the best player in each match. It is regularly given out in international and domestic competitions and is often commemorated by a trophy, plaque, or some sort of memorabilia. At the Qatar World Cup, nominees receives a red chalice-shaped trophy sponsored by Budweiser.
posted video tutorials on how to break FIFA’s rules by registering multiple accounts
Not only have social media influencers had undue influence in man of the match voting, but several have even posted video…
