Entain releases figures on the “Wrexham Effect” and entertainment's influence on betting

Entain has released figures on sports betting trends, with both UK and international punters, following Wrexham AFC’s rise in fame.

In November 2020, when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney became the new owners of Wrexham AFC, Entain reported an increase in bets of 59% in the National Leagues’s 2021/22 season, when compared to the 2017/18 season.

By comparison, the Championship saw an increase of 15% during the same time, League One had a 32% increase and finally League Two reported a 24% increase.

It wasn’t only Wrexham AFC that saw a new amount of support though, its long-term rivals Notts County FC would receive 89% more bets from the public.
 
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