One in Five Thai Bettors Expected to Default on Bets

According to a Kasikorn Research Centre from Thailand, one in five people who makes illegal bets on football are expected to default on their bets, and leave total debts of around Bt6 billion.

The survey found that gamblers were less likely to pay back debts to close friends (51 per cent), than sums owed to bookmakers. Also, referring to crime records in the consequences of previous football tournaments, the study made by the Kasikorn Research Centre predicted an increase in both minor and serious crimes, ranging from theft, to battery and assault and even murder associated with debt collection.

"The Bt6-billion is thought to be around 16 per cent of the total amount of bets placed on World Cup games across the country.