The Vodacom Durban July remains the annual magnet for punters countrywide — figures released on Monday showed a significant increase in betting from 2016 with huge support for both the Pick 6 and Quartet. "I am extremely pleased to announce positive growth on this year’s running of the Durban July, with total turnover wagered on the day reaching about R138m," said Vee Moodley, executive director of Sports Betting SA. "The growth from a South African perspective was up from R106m in 2016 to R109m. Gold Circle showed the highest growth of just under 5.5%, from R61m in 2016 to just under R65m. The turnovers on the day are a great description of the vibe of the day. Taking into account the current economic conditions, we could never ask for more. We are grateful that the response for our most loved sport continues to grow." The big increases were: Pick 6: this pool achieved a net of just under R12.1m; Quartet: this pool reached a huge R19.1m, far exceeding the prediction of R15m; The wi...
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