I think so. During the World Cup, some bookmakers made huge profits. Of course, they will make money seem legal by laundering money. Virtual currency is a good choice. Of course, this practice violates certain laws, but it will not stop their desire for benefits. A large number of BTC and ETH transactions will follow, and prices seem to rise accordingly.
This is my personal thought. This may be naive and perhaps sensitive. Welcome to discuss.
Honestly, bookmakers will not be able to move the market. Bookmakers have a clean business from which they pay taxes. Why should they launder money?
There are very few clandestine bets in relation to bookmakers.
Do you correctly understand the definition of laundering money?