Bookies expect huge betting surge as Euros set to unleash pent-up demand

Postponed soccer tournament could attract up to 3m wagers from across Europe with France favoured to win

Bookies are expecting a betting bonanza over the course of the European Championship, in part due to pent-up demand for big punter-friendly sporting events.

                  

Bookies are anticipating a huge surge in betting activity over the next month, with soccer’s European Championship tournament set to unlock pent-up gambling demand.