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Can You Get Rich With Sports Betting?
Every year, about N1.2 billion sports bets are played in Nigeria. Steadily increasing, the amounts bet show a growing interest on the part of all sports enthusiasts. So, can you get rich with sports betting? If you are unsure about starting out then we recommend that you go in with lower stakes – you can deposit £5 and get free spins!
Can We Get Rich With Sports Betting
If this question may surprise some, it turns out that the reality on the ground gives rise to reflection: with steadily increasing bets and ever more professional bettors, sports betting is attractive, and the phenomenal gains gotten by some tipsters do not push for restraint.
Getting rich with sports betting: one chance in millions, and we will give you some examples of occurring’s in Europe.
- On March 8, a Toulouse resident won €400,000 by wagering €500.
- In December 2019, another bettor in Europe reaped 300,000 euros in winnings by betting only 12 euros.
Indeed, some statistics can make your dream for the future, and these things happen in Nigeria too. These cases, highlighted as they should on social networks, do not reflect the reality of the world of sports betting. If these two punters became very rich in an instant, the details of their bets offer another reading:
For the first case, it should already be noted that the initial stake was very high: 500 euros. Then you have to take an interest in the details of your ticket. In this case, the lucky one managed to spend a combination of 21 sports bets!
The second case also illustrates very well the volatility of such a success. To win the stake, the bettor had to pass odds of 15,974.88.
Far from being a subterfuge to discourage the more reckless, these two examples only serve to illustrate the reality of the world of sports betting: getting rich in one fell swoop is a miracle.
Above all, we must not lose sight of the fact that sports betting remains a hobby, a way to make ends meet and thrill through his passion. While some bettors can get rich with 22bet and present significant gains, they are conditioned by two factors: the luck or high stake that allows them to rake in the money without taking significant risks.
But then, what about professional tipsters?
Are Professional Tipsters Getting Rich Through Sports Betting?
It is, however, correct to say that some professional bettors manage to get rich through sports betting. But once again, this observation remains to be verified.
One of the first things to is that most of the great live overseas. Why? Because some country laws do not allow you to bet vast sums on one and the exact match. Thus, foreign bookmakers take advantage of this configuration to attract large bettors by offering them a much more flexible acceptance policy. For example, betting limits are much higher.
However, some professional punters have managed to get rich with sports betting. If this reflection is correct, do not be mistaken. These professional tipsters understand sports betting as a profession, and thus, their starting point differs significantly from amateurs:
- Here, it is not “shots” that the punters are looking for. Like most workers, the goal of a professional bettor is to earn a monthly salary through intense and constant analytical work. There is, therefore, no question here of winning a large sum at once; most tipsters do not go beyond an odd of 2. It is a question of winning a little each day, as an employee, to generate a regular income.
- This reality is also to be correlated with a high bankroll. In addition to accumulating “safe” bets, professionals rely on a substantial bankroll, which does not correspond to amateur bettors.
In conclusion, it is possible to get rich through sports betting and not be responsible. However, it is possible to make ends meet by remaining entirely pragmatic in the face of the situation: professional bettors spend their time, so their experience is more important than mine. Following a professional bettor, therefore, means taking advantage of expert analysis to increase your earnings.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
The deal between Arsenal Football Club and Emirates has been renewed, making it one of the longest-running and most recognisable partnerships in world sport.
Both parties first came together as partners in 2006 and have since built one of football’s defining partnerships. Spanning the entire Emirates Stadium era, the relationship has evolved alongside the club – supporting Arsenal’s ambitions, strengthening both organisations’ global reach and creating new ways for supporters around the world to connect with Arsenal.
The latest deal will see Emirates continue as the Champions’ front-of-shirt, training kit and stadium naming rights partner through to 2033.
The renewal comes at a pivotal moment in the club’s history following its recent Premier League title. The new agreement will build on many of the flagship initiatives that have defined the partnership, including the Emirates Cup, which brings world-class football to Emirates Stadium each summer, and Global Gooners, which gives supporters from around the world the opportunity to experience Arsenal in North London for the first time.
The next chapter of the partnership will begin this weekend as Arsenal welcome Borussia Dortmund to North London for the Emirates Cup, with a programme of anniversary activity celebrating more than two decades of shared history while looking ahead to the next chapter still to be written. Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, will attend alongside Arsenal senior leadership as part of the celebrations.
Launching alongside the partnership renewal is a new cinematic film featuring Arsenal legend Per Mertesacker. Set inside an antique shop filled with objects from across the Emirates era, the film celebrates two decades of shared memories between Arsenal, Emirates and our supporters, reflecting on the history we’ve made together and the moments still to come.
“Winning the Premier League is an incredibly proud moment in our club’s history and one that belongs to everyone connected with Arsenal. Emirates has been an integral part of this success – standing alongside us throughout this journey and sharing in the defining moments, challenges and successes that have shaped our club over the past two decades,” the chief executive of Arsenal, Mr Richard Garlick, stated.
On his part, the President of Emirates Airline, Sir Tim Clark, said, “Over the last two decades, Emirates and Arsenal have built something that goes far beyond a traditional partnership, and one we are immensely proud of. We have grown alongside the club through changes of era and ambition, united by a shared goal of bringing people closer to what they love.
“In practice, that has meant reaching the millions who follow Arsenal across the Emirates network and beyond and creating experiences for them that neither of us could have done alone.”
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will look to secure their place in the quarter-finals when they face Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday at 9:00 pm at the ongoing WAFCON 2026 in Morocco.
The defending champions bounced back from their disappointing 3-2 defeat to Malawi with a crucial 1-0 victory over Zambia and will now be aiming to finish the group stage strongly. All the matches of the tournament air live on SuperSport via DStv and GOtv.
The final matchday of Group A saw hosts Morocco play out a goalless draw with Senegal, a result that was enough to send Morocco through to the quarter-finals in first position in their group. Algeria also secured their place in the knockout stages after a 2-0 victory over Kenya, bringing their group-stage campaign to a strong close.
Tuesday, Group B will conclude with Burkina Faso facing South Africa before Tanzania takes on Ivory Coast. South Africa and Ivory Coast played out a 2-2 draw in their previous match, while Burkina Faso bounced back from their opening defeat with a 2-1 victory over Tanzania. With the group still to be decided, the final results will determine which teams join the quarter-final line-up.
All eyes will then turn to Group C on Wednesday, where Egypt will face Nigeria, and Malawi will take on Zambia, with both matches kicking off at 9:00 pm. The Super Falcons will be hoping to build on their victory over Zambia and secure the result they need to advance to the knockout stages, while Egypt will be looking to end their campaign on a positive note after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Malawi in their previous game.
Nigeria’s final group match comes after a difficult start to their title defence. The Super Falcons were stunned 3-2 by Malawi in their opening game but responded with a 1-0 victory over Zambia to revive their campaign. The ten-time champions will now need to complete the job against Egypt as they look to keep their hopes of retaining the continental crown alive.
The final group-stage fixtures on Thursday will see Ghana take on Mali, and Cape Verde face Cameroon on Thursday, with both matches also scheduled for 9:00 pm. Ghana suffered a 1-0 defeat to Cameroon in their previous outing, while Mali secured a 3-2 victory over Cape Verde. The final results will determine which teams progress to the knockout stages from Group D.
Matchday 3 Fixtures
Tuesday, August 4
Burkina Faso vs South Africa – 9:00 pm
Tanzania vs Ivory Coast – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, August 5
Egypt vs Nigeria – 9:00 pm
Malawi vs Zambia – 9:00 pm
Thursday, August 6
Cape Verde vs Cameroon – 9:00 pm
Mali vs Ghana – 9:00 pm
SuperSport Brings All the Live Action
Catch every match of WAFCON Morocco 2026 live on SS Football (Ch. 202, GOtv Ch. 61) and SS Football Plus (DStv Ch. 202) on DStv and GOtv. Fans can also stream every match live on DStv Stream from ₦6,000, with no decoder or dish required.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
At least for the next four seasons, DStv and GOtv subscribers are guaranteed access to all UEFA men’s club matches on SuperSport.
This is because CANAL+, the parent company of MultiChoice, which owns DStv and GOtv, has secured the exclusive broadcast rights to all UEFA men’s club competitions across Sub-Saharan Africa through 2031, ensuring SuperSport will continue to broadcast the UEFA Champions, Europa and Conference Leagues live to DStv and GOtv subscribers.
The four-season agreement, which begins with the 2027/28 campaign, covers more than 40 countries across the region and includes exclusive rights to the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
In English- and Portuguese-speaking Africa, SuperSport will continue as the exclusive broadcaster of UEFA club competitions, bringing the continent’s biggest European club matches to DStv and GOtv subscribers. The agreement also restores full UEFA Champions League coverage on CANAL+ Sport channels in French-speaking Africa, alongside the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League.
The rights deal further strengthens CANAL+’s sports portfolio, which already includes major football competitions such as the Premier League, LALIGA EA SPORTS, Ligue 1, the Betway Premiership and the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026.
The agreement ensures football fans across Sub-Saharan Africa will continue to enjoy live coverage of Europe’s premier club competitions on SuperSport when the new rights cycle begins in 2027.
“We are very proud of this new partnership, which gives us exclusive rights to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions across more than 40 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
“For four seasons, until 2031, our subscribers will enjoy the thrill of the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League’s biggest matches. Today, CANAL+ offers the most attractive sports line-up across Sub-Saharan Africa, and the acquisition of these rights is a perfect illustration of that.
“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to UC3 and to the teams at Relevent for once again placing their trust in CANAL+, following our recent agreements in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland and Austria,” the chief executive of CANAL+, Mr Maxime Saada, stated.
