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How To Bet On Breakdancing And Other New Olympic Sports

Nich Moore December 15, 2020 19:19:47

So, over the years of Olympic games, numerous sports have come and gone. Sometimes improving the spectacle, sometimes just rather embarrassing. Remember solo-synchronized-swimming? Fortunately, the new clutch of Olympic sports aren’t that bad. However, they do leave those who like to bet on sports in France all at sea. The IOC has left gamblers around the world even now frantically attempting to learn how to bet on breakdancing before Paris 2024.

Biggest Corruption Scandals in Sports

Eniko June 11, 2020 12:11:29

Sadly sports can’t be free from corruption either, like other parts of life. In the last few years we could hear about corruption from different organisations from FIFA to the Olympic Committee. But in the biggest corruption scandals in sports we can find examples from other sports and their leaders who all had dirty secrets during their work.

What Are Olympic Medals Made Of?

Jonathan February 10, 2020 16:22:10

In ancient times, Olympic champions received a crown of olive leaves to mark their victories. These came from a tree near the temple of Zeus. Today the winners get medals for their efforts. In 1896, at the first Olympic Games in Athens,, top placers received silver medals since, at the time, silver was more sought after than gold. The second place winners received copper medals.

International Weightlifting Federation Corruption

Peter K. January 6, 2020 13:57:43

International Weightlifting Federation's corruption revealed by german ARD's investigative journalists, IWF cant account for 5,5 million USD. While the federation is financed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), they said that they didn't have an insight into IWF's inside proceedings. From the confidential documents that are seized by ARD, it also turns out that most of the weightlifters achieving world titles were only tested for doping during the sports events. From ARD's documentary, we can also know that bribes were accepted by members of Hungarian Anti-Doping Group (HUNADO) for falsifying test results.

7 Tips On How To Succeed At Skateboarding Before Tokyo 2020

Nich Moore November 7, 2019 17:24:23

One of five new sports at the 2020 Olympics, if you want to know how to succeed at skateboarding, here’s our 7 tips.

Place an Early Bet on the 2020 Olympic Games That Will See the Rise of Extreme Sports

Francisca April 12, 2019 13:21:08

The Olympics in Tokyo is only one year from now. But bookmakers are already thinking about who will triumph in the end in an edition that will have new sports. Our predictions point to China as a good bet on the 2020 Olympic Games to win most gold medals.

Early Bet on the 2022 Winter Olympics: Germany to Lead the Gold Medal Race

Francisca March 26, 2019 13:38:26

The last edition of the Winter Games was only last year, but betting sites are already thinking about the future. This way, you can place an early bet on the 2022 Winter Olympics. And according to our predictions, Germany will win the most gold medals.

Bet on the 2026 Winter Olympics Host: Sweden or Italy

Francisca March 5, 2019 08:25:06

In June, the IOC will make the final decision regarding the host of the winter edition in 2026. Stockholm-Åre is the bookies’ favorite, but Milan-Cortina d’Amparezzo has a good record. Italy's bid might also be a good bet on the 2026 Winter Olympics host.

Is A Bet On Norway To Win The Most Gold Medals A Safe Wager?

Nich Moore December 19, 2017 06:40:48

If you’re a fan of placing the occasional bet on sports in Norway you’re probably already familiar with their prowess in various winter sports but does that mean you should head on over to internet bookies like BetVictor to bet on Norway winning the most gold medals at the PyeongChang 2018 games? We take a […]

The IOC Bet On The Olympics In 2024 To Start WWIII

Nich Moore July 12, 2017 08:30:06

Did you bet on the Olympics being hosted in Paris or were you one of the renegades that backed Los Angeles at Bet365? Well guess what, doesn’t matter if you like to bet on sports in France or the USA, because it’s both, at least so the IOC have strongly hinted. So all that has […]