It seems the thrill of the game is alive and well in the heart of New Zealand. Photo / Richard Robinson
TAB New Zealand has spilled the beans on this year’s boldest bets, and it’s safe to say some punters have nerves of steel.
Multi-bets took centre stage for the daring souls out there. One punter threw down a cool $50 on a 22-leg multi, covering cricket, baseball, tennis, rugby
union, rugby league, volleyball, AFL, golf, basketball, and e-sports. The result? A jaw-dropping $53,326 windfall.
But that’s not the only success story. In September, another punter transformed a $50 racing multi, spanning eight legs across four meetings, into a whopping $76,478. Meanwhile, a savvy bettor snagged $21,739 from a mere $10 bet on a seven-leg winning team and margin combo across four Rugby World Cup games, two NPC matches and an international rugby league showdown.
For those on a budget, a single sports bet under $1000 hit the jackpot when one punter walked away with $37,750. How? A $250 correct score bet on a football match between Lyon Women and Slavia Prague Women (9-0) at odds of $151 did the trick.
In the world of thoroughbreds and harness racing, New Zealand showcased its equestrian prowess with three standout meetings. The New Zealand Cup at Riccarton took the lead with a whopping $7.4 million, closely followed by the NZ Trotting Cup at Addington flaunting a substantial $6.9m. Not to be outdone, Pukekohe’s Karaka Million pranced in with a stylish $5.7m.
