A gambler lost about 1.4 crores ($181,482) after betting on Japan to beat Costa Rica in Tab sports and betting on Sunday. Japan lost 1-0 to Costa Rica at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Doha.
Had Japan won as a gambler, he would have been expected to win a whooping Rs 2.2 crores ($272,223). However, that was not the case.
With Japan an outright favorite at 122.68 rupees ($1.50), the gambler placed a six-figure bet on them to beat minnows Costa Rica.
💰 BIG BET 💰
We placed a $181,482 @ $1.50 bet on Japan to beat Costa Rica! 🤯 #Qatar2022
— TAB (@tabcomau) November 27, 2022
The Tab tweeted out the incident on its official site. Many were amused by the “idiot” incident. noted one of the netizens.
“Unfortunately, I took $7.50 for Costa Rica.” one showed compassion while one advised netizens, “Never take shorts under $1.50.”
Keyser Fuller’s late goal in the 81st minute saw Costa Rica win three points to stay in the league after their horrendous 7–0 loss to Spain in their opening game. On the other hand, Japan beat Spain 1-2 in their opening game.
Elsewhere in Group E, Spain and Germany shared points at the Al Bayt Stadium. Spain opened the scoring in the second half with Alvaro Morata scoring in the 62nd minute. Germany answered late in the game in the 83rd minute with 29-year-old debutant Nicklas Fullkrug.
Spain with four points in their pocket has qualified for the next round. Germany, on the other hand, is keeping hope alive. Germany will face Costa Rica in their next game. All three teams Germany, Costa Rica and Japan can qualify from the group for the Round of 16.