This Fourth of July ESPN's televised Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is likely to become a major betting event according to sports betting giants Pinnacle Sports and BETonSPORTS.com. For the first time in 6 editions hot dog eating champion Kobayashi will be seriously challenged by Joey Chestnut. Chestnut qualified by devouring 50 hot dogs in 12 minutes.
"Betting on entertainment props and odds is a growing trend in the online gambling industry." said Roberto Castiglioni, founder of TheOnlineWire.com. "Online sportsbooks offer odds on all major televised events."
"When people discuss individual dominance in sports they usually mention Lance Armstrong’s seven Tour de France titles or Tiger Woods’ 10 major championships, but Kobayashi’s consecutive win streak at Coney Island is equally impressive," said Simon Noble of PinnacleSports.com in the article published on TheOnlineWire.com
Kobayashi remains overwhelming favorite to win his sixth straight mustard yellow belt but Joey Chestnut, who devoured 50 hot dogs in qualifying, will present the biggest challenge to Kobayashi's possible victory of Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog eating contest.
Last year Chestnut finished in third place with 32 hot dogs, reported TheOnlineWire.com in the latest article on the upcoming even.
Despite feeling ready for this year's edition of Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, Chestnut feels the pressure, especially from 5 time champion Takeru Kobayashi. "Everybody knows that the Americans get beat by this little Japanese man," Chestnut said. "A victory for me would be to even get close. He never lets an American get close."
"Betting $20 on current odds of a possible Joey Chestnut's win would pay $55" added Castiglioni "certainly a fun way to celebrate an All American Fourth of July." he concluded.
