Turkey has suspended nearly 150 football referees and assistant referees amid an investigation into alleged match betting.The first investigation found that...
Lucky bettor hits €1,000 win after Troy Parrot’s hat-trick
According to OddsBible, the November 16, 2025 match between the Republic of Ireland and Hungary, which ended in a dramatic 3–2 victory for Ireland, delivered an unexpected €1,000 win for a lucky bettor who had wagered just €3.42.
The unknown bettor’s wager details circulated shortly after the final whistle. Not only was the wagering amount tiny, but the chances of hitting it were huge, with the outcome offered at approximately 300-to-1 odds.
However, Troy Parrott delivered a stunning hat-trick, capped by a decisive goal deep into stoppage time. The 96th-minute finish completed Ireland’s comeback and kept their hopes of reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup firmly alive.
The unusual win quickly drew attention across social media and betting forums.
Parrott’s performance, meanwhile, ensured Ireland advanced to the World Cup play-off stage, where two single-leg matches in March will determine whether the team secures a place at the 2026 finals.
Turkey’s Football Federation (TFF) has announced disciplinary action after discovering that hundreds of referees and match officials had betting accounts.
During a press...
