Outrage Over Sportsbet Giant Jesus Hot Air Balloon Ahead of World Cup

Written by :

Alistair Prescott

9 June, 2014

Australia’s Sportsbet has come under fire for unveiling a giant Jesus hot-air balloon, a replica of Brazil’s famous landmark.

This Jesus represents gambling on the 2014 FIFA World Cup and critics have protested the link between such activity and religion.

Likewise the Victorian Government has condemned the Sportsbet advertisement that promotes the nation’s Socceroos.

Deputy Premier Peter Ryan called the balloon “disrespectful” and demanded it be taken down.

"They ought to sink," he told News Corp.

"It should leave the skies."

It will take a miracle of God for the Socceroos to win the World Cup. They would pay $6500 on a $100 bet if it happens.

- Alistair Prescott, Gambling911.com

Spain will face off against Cape Verde as a big -1500 favorite. Cape Verde pays out US$3000 for every US$100 bet should they upset Spain here.

Alexander Isak pays US$410 for every US$100 bet to score the first goal in the Sweden vs. Tunisia match late Sunday (early Monday for most of you).

The Netherlands enter as the favorite Sunday, but Japan has developed a reputation for upsetting elite European sides in recent World Cups.

Crysencio Summerville pays out US$850 for every US$100 bet to score the first goal in this World Cup match, Netherlands vs. Japan.