A high-stakes crypto player won $1.749 million in USDC after betting $1 million on Paris Saint-Germain against Aston Villa in the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. The payout was made in USDC via the Ethereum network, with both deposit and withdrawal traceable on-chain. This win follows another million-dollar bet placed on 1win earlier this summer, when Mia Khalifa received a $1.65 million payout after betting $1 million on Spain to defeat Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. The two seven-figure wagers within weeks of each other highlight the growing presence of high-stakes players on the platform. The case also demonstrates the role of stablecoins in high-value iGaming transactions, with the full cycle from deposit to payout conducted in USDC and recorded on Ethereum.
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