
The 2024 Summer Olympics, just a few weeks away from the opening ceremony, have sparked a wave of anticipation. Legal online sportsbook sites have now unveiled a plethora of odds for the 2024 Summer Olympics, adding to the excitement for the upcoming games.
The 2024 Olympics, set to take place in Paris from July 26th to August 11th, promise a diverse and thrilling experience. The inclusion of five new sports, breaking, skateboarding, sport climbing, surfing, and 3×3 basketball, adds an intriguing twist. Bovada, for instance, has already set odds for breaking, surfing, track and field, and various other athletics.
Based on the odds, the USA is expected to shine in the summer games and is the favorite to win the most gold medals. China is the only other country expected to do well, followed by France, Great Britain, and Japan.
Paris 2024 – Most Gold Medals – via Bovada
- USA -900
- China +450
- France +6600
- Great Britain +8000
- Japan +8000
- Australia +25000
- Netherlands +25000
- Germany +40000
Online Sportsbooks Preparing For Action
The 2024 Summer Games will be the first Olympic games since the sports betting boom in the United States, and operators are anticipating an uptick in gambling on them. Basketball, soccer, and tennis are expected to see the most wagered action, but other events, such as gymnastics and swimming, could also see increased betting.
USA online sportsbooks have been accepting players since the early 2000s and operate due to the lack of state and federal gambling laws. Only a handful of states have passed laws or blocked out-of-state sportsbooks from operating in their jurisdiction, even though many states now have their own local sportsbooks.
Olympic Specials & Other Paris Olympic Odds
For the 2024 games, online sportsbooks have introduced Olympic specials and odds on breaking records. With the Olympics often witnessing the birth of new records, betting on these potential milestones is now a possibility. Here are a few odds from Bovada’s online sportsbook that could lead to record-breaking performances.
Paris 2024 – World Record Specials
Total World Records Broken
- Over 25.5 -130
- Under 25.5 EVEN
Men’s 100m World Record To Be Broken
- Yes +1100
- No -2800
Men’s 400m Hurdles World Record To Be Broken
- Yes +500
- No -900
Women’s 200m World Record To Be Broken
- Yes +600
- No -1100