Danish bettors are celebrating a historic and costly victory after the national ice hockey team’s stunning 2-1 quarter-final win against Canada at the World Championships. The improbable win has resulted in a payout of 3.3 million kroner for Danske Spil customers who believed in their team.

The victory was a major upset, with pre-match odds offering a significant return for those betting on Denmark. At one point during the third period, with Canada leading 1-0, a Danish win in regular time paid out 250 times the initial stake, reflecting an approximate 0.4 percent probability.

Jesper Gullquist, a bookmaker and ice hockey expert at Oddset, described the Danish victory as the “wildest thing” he had ever seen. He likened the upset to the Faroe Islands defeating Argentina in a World Cup match, highlighting the unexpected nature of the result. Nine out of ten Danske Spil customers who placed bets on the game had wagered on a Danish victory, contributing to the substantial payout.

Denmark is set to face Switzerland in the semi-finals, with Danske Spil estimating a higher chance of victory compared to the match against Canada. A Danish win in regular time in the semi-final offers a 7.25 return.

Sweden is favored to win the tournament, with odds of 1.85, and will face the USA in the other semi-final. If Denmark were to win the World Cup, a bet placed would result in a 22-fold return. Despite the challenges ahead, including a potentially difficult final against Sweden, Danish fans are hopeful after their team’s remarkable performance.