Updated on 20 Feb 26 by
Peter Fryers
Poker Expert

Have a bet on Rio 2016

With the Olympic Games just around the corner, we take a look at some of the betting on offer in our partner rooms.

Rio 2016 Mascot

Last night saw Rio de Janeiro's iconic Maracanã Stadium host the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympic Games.

Celebrating humanity and sporting ability at its finest, the modern Olympics have been a defining moment for athletes and fans alike since 1896.

To that end, Brazil is hoping to pick up where London left off four years ago and host a truly magnificent games, featuring thousands of athletes across hundreds of events.

This year, for the first time in over a century, Golf has been included the schedule and, although some professionals have withdrawn, there are still prices available such as 7/1 at Coral for Spain's Sergio Garcia.

And what price Neymar JR being rewarded for delaying his season with Barcelona in order to represent his country. Well, TitanBet rate Brazil's chances as 4/5 to win the Men's Football Gold.

Usain Bolt Olympic

In truth though, it’s Athletics and Swimming that creates the biggest Olympian memories, and 18x Gold Medal winner and US flag bearer Michael Phelps is 20/21 at NetBet to repeat his Gold Medal in the 100m Butterfly.

Or, check out the prices on number one attraction, Athletics all-star Usain Bolt of Jamaica, set to race in both the 100m and the 200m as well as the 4x 100m team relay.

Bolt on to win third Olympic 100m Gold?

Usain Bolt (UK Times) bet-at-home William Hill Coral NetBet Titan
100m mens (Mon, 15/8: 02:25) 1.50 8/13 8/15 4/9 4/7
200m mens (Fri, 19/8: 02:30) 1.35 4/11 - 1/3 2/5

Record breaker Phelps to swim for more Gold?

Michael Phelps (UK Times) bet-at-home William Hill NetBet Titan
100m butterfly (Sat, 13/8: 02:12) 2.00 5/6 20/21 11/10
200m butterfly (Wed, 10/8: 02:28) 2.25 11/8 6/5 5/4
200m individual medley (Fri, 12/8: 03:01) 1.80 8/11 2/3 5/6

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