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The Olympics is without a doubt the biggest sporting event on the planet and it takes place every four years.
It is a prime betting opportunity thanks to the huge variety of odds that will be on offer,. With so many different sports and a huge variety of betting markets for each, there is never a dull moment for keen punters.
You can get all the latest information at our dedicated Olympics Mini-Site, which includes betting news, odds, athlete profiles and all you need to know about the Olympics.
The 100m will no doubt be the highlight for many, particularly for those who were lucky enough to get tickets, and all eyes will be on whether the current world record can be broken. There is also a variety of specials betting markets, but it is not just the athletics that will attract interest.
The football will attract plenty of interest for betting as there are plenty of markets to take advantage of, while the tennis is also a popular event as it is effectively the fifth major of the year for the top players in tennis.
Meanwhile, Britain has enjoyed great success in the cycling velodrome in recent years and the cyclists will offer a real hope of gold for Britain. As will the swimmers, while the rowers will bid to emulate greats like Steve Redgrave and Matthew Pinsent. There is also boxing, gymnastics, sailing and many more events to watch and have a bet on.
With so many events on offer, there is sure to be plenty of betting markets and odds available from online bookmakers.....
Football
The football event involves the very best under 23 players (plus three players aged over 23) from nations from across the world. As with any football match or tournament, there is plenty of scope for betting....
You will be able to bet on individual matches, first goalscorers, correct scores, clean sheets, as well as outright tournament winners, finalists and many more.
100 metres
The 100 metres sprint will be one of the most popular events at the Olympics as the very best in the world go head-to-head and you can bet on who will win the race and whether you think the Olympic record time will be broken. There is also likely to be plenty of specials markets.
Cycling
The cycling is always a big draw, particularly as British cyclists have enjoyed great success in recent years. The betting markets on offer will be varied and will no doubt include who will win a particular race and which country will be the most successful in the velodrome.
Swimming
Similarly to cycling, there will be interest in swimming from the British public as home swimmers have achieved great things in recent years, and you will be able to pick your winner in the ante-post betting.
Tennis
Effectively a fifth major after Wimbledon and before the US Open for many of the top players. The top players will go for gold for their country and as with any tennis match you can check out the odds for set betting, total sets and even in-running betting on who will win the next point.
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