World Cup betting projected to hit record $1.8B in U.S.

The upcoming World Cup is expected to spur $1.8 billion in bets in the United States, a figure that would set a record for the most bet-upon soccer event in the country.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) released a report saying it expects 20.5 million American adults to place a bet on the World Cup, which kicks off Sunday in Qatar.

"With more than half of all American adults having access to legal betting options i