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2018 FIFA World Cup: Shark Reef Aquarium's Giant Pacific Octopus to predict winner

The unnamed, one-year-old male octopus weighs an estimated 20 pounds and tentacles roughly three feet long and will predict the winner that nobody can still decide.

N.J. Pinto

What:   
On Friday morning, the Giant Pacific Octopus at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay will reenter the world of sports predictions when he makes his prediction for Sunday’s international soccer final between Croatia and France. The unnamed, one-year-old male octopus weighs an estimated 20 pounds and tentacles roughly three feet long.

Who:             
Giant Pacific Octopus Adrienne Rowland, Director of Shark Reef Aquarium

When:           
Friday, July 13
8:00 a.m. Media Check-in Begins 
8:30 a.m. Selection 

Where:        
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino

Entrance: Shark Reef Entrance, located on the Casino Level just past the South Convention Center.

The Aquarium will be closed for public entrance during the event.

Please RSVP to Lisa Campos at lcampos@mgmresorts.com for entry.

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