Bets on the anticipated boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor are gaining steam in Las Vegas, with multiple $1 million wagers being made, reports ESPN.
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The MGM sportsbook took a $1-million bet on Mayweather at -550 odds from a VIP casino guest on Thursday, while William Hill’s Nevada sportsbook reported a $1.2-million wager on Mayweather at -500 odds.
“The price is skyrocketing right now,” Jay Rood, MGM vice president of race and sports, told ESPN.
The fight takes place this Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Mayweather can increase his perfect record to 50-0 if he prevails over the UFC superstar McGregor.
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