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Intertops Expects 400,000 World Cup Bets
28 May 2002

PRESS RELEASE

SOURCE: Intertops.com

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua -- The 2002 FIFA World Cup kicks off this week in South Korea and Japan to the fanfare of millions of soccer fans across the globe, as the national teams from 32 countries battle it out for world soccer supremacy. The World Cup has not only emerged as one of the world's biggest sporting events, it has also developed into one of the most widely bet events in the world.

Accepting unprecedented amounts of bets on other major sporting events, Intertops.com is prepared to receive over 400,000 individual bets on this year's World Cup. Offering over 80 betting options on the tournament, Intertops.com has also produced unique proposition bets on the tournament and odds on all 32 teams to win the championship. Michael Maerz, chief bet manager at Intertops.com, is available for comment about gambling on the World Cup throughout the tournament.

Current Odds: *All odds are subject to change*

ODDS TO WIN 2002 FIFA WORLD CUP (FAVORITES & NOTABLES)

Argentina 3/1
France 4/1
Italy 5/1
Brazil 6/1
Germany 8/1
England 9/1
Spain 10/1
Portugal 12/1
Russia 40/1
Japan 50/1
USA 80/1
Mexico 100/1
China 200/1
Saudi Arabia 250/1

TEAMS TO MEET IN WORLD CUP FINAL (FAVORITES)

Argentina vs. Italy 5/1
France vs. Italy 6/1
Germany vs. Argentina 8/1
Argentina vs. Spain 9/1
Brazil vs. Italy 9/1
Germany vs. France 10/1
Argentina vs. Portugal 12/1
France vs. Spain 12/1
England vs. Italy 12/1
Germany vs. Brazil 14/1
France vs. Portugal 14/1

WHO WILL BE THE TOP GOAL SCORER IN THE 2002 WORLD CUP (FAVORITES)

David Trezeguet (France) 7/1
Thierry Henry (France) 8/1
Hernan Crespo (Argentina) 8/1
Michael Owen (England) 8/1
Christian Vieri (Italy) 10/1
Raul Gonzalez (Spain) 10/1
Gabriel Batistuta (Argentina) 12/1
Rivaldo (Brazil) 12/1
Ronaldo (Brazil) 12/1
Fernando Morientes (Brazil) 15/1
Claudio Lopez (Argentina) 18/1

WHEN WILL THE USA BE KNOCKED OUT OF THE WORLD CUP

Group Stage 11/25
Last 16 11/4
Quarter-Finals 8/1
Semi-Finals 20/1
Runners-up 66/1
Winners 80/1

ODDS TO WIN GROUP D

Portugal 1/2
Poland 11/4
USA 8/1
South Korea 8/1

For More Information and a complete list of odds, visit www.intertops.com.

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