In Las Vegas, the city where everything revolves around gambling, Max Verstappen stands out as a notable exception. The 4th time world champion, who successfully defended his title last weekend, made it clear that he has no interest in gambling—even during a weekend when Formula 1 takes center stage in the world’s gambling capital.
In Las Vegas, betting on sports is an everyday activity. However, according to an employee at OnlineCasinosSpelen, interest in betting on Formula 1 this year has been relatively low. He noted that most wagers are placed on American football and college basketball, as reported by NOS. This is a stark contrast to last year when OnlineCasinosSpelen anticipated a record number of bets for the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Despite clinching his fourth consecutive Formula 1 world championship title in Las Vegas on Sunday, Max Verstappen remains indifferent to online casinos and gambling.
Ahead of the race, Verstappen shared his thoughts on the subject:
“I don’t like gambling. I’d rather throw it off a balcony—it’s essentially the same thing.”
Max Verstappen, F1 Driver
When asked before the race whether people should bet on him becoming world champion in Las Vegas, Verstappen advised against it:
“I’d say just don’t gamble. That’s better.”
World Title in Las Vegas Wasn’t Guaranteed
International casinos and bookmakers were uncertain if Verstappen would secure his world championship in Las Vegas, as Lando Norris was considered the favorite to win the race. However, by finishing ahead of his closest rival, Verstappen ensured that the Brit could no longer catch him in the standings. Still, bookmakers were unanimous that Verstappen would claim the title sooner or later.
Despite advising against betting, Verstappen left fans with a final “game tip,” as reported by NOS. Even after clinching the championship, the Dutch driver isn’t satisfied yet and is fully focused on winning the last two races of the season:
“I still want to achieve a few more good results.”
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