Destiny Etiko Says She Lost ₦5m Betting on 2026 World Cup Final. Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko has revealed that she lost ₦5 million after placing a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, saying the experience has convinced her to quit gambling.The actress made the disclosure in a post shared on her Instagram page on Monday, shortly after the final between Spain and Argentina.Expressing disappointment over the outcome of her wager, Etiko said the loss had discouraged her from betting again and even affected her interest in watching football.“First time betting and I lost. Will never try it again. My ₦5M gone. In fact am done watching football.
Anxiety almost killed me,” she wrote.Despite the revelation, the actress did not disclose the specific outcome she bet on or explain how she lost the ₦5 million.Her post has since sparked reactions on social media, with fans expressing sympathy while others cautioned against gambling, particularly on high-stakes sporting
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