The Ultimate Guide to Betting on the Paris 2024 Olympics for Nigerian Players

Understanding Odds, Markets, and Betting Offers in Olympics Betting

As the world gears up for the Paris 2024 Olympics Games, excitement is building not just for the sporting events but also for the thrilling opportunities in sports betting. This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for Nigerian players to help you navigate the world of Olympics betting, understand the odds, and find the best betting markets and offers available.

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Popular Events
Nigerian Athletes to Watch
Nigeria’s History and Highlights
Betting Markets
Betting Odds for Individual Sports
How Do We Choose the Best Betting Sites?
How to Bet
Betting Types and Strategies
Live Betting
Responsible Betting
FAQ

Popular Events

The Games gather the world’s best athletes to compete in a myriad of sports. Here are some of the most popular events:

• Athletics
• Boxing
• Basketball
• Football
• Taekwondo
• Table Tennis

Nigerian Athletes to Watch

Paris 2024 will feature several prominent Nigerian athletes. Key names to watch include:

• Blessing Okagbare (Athletics): Known for her prowess in sprinting and long jump.
• Aruna Quadri (Table Tennis): A leading figure in Nigerian table tennis.
• Ese Brume (Athletics): A top contender in the long jump.
• D’Tigers and D’Tigress (Basketball): The men’s and women’s basketball teams are always a strong presence.
• Tobi Amusan (Athletics): Current world record holder in the Women’s 100m Hurdles.

Nigeria’s History and Highlights

Nigeria has a rich history in the Games, with notable achievements that have inspired generations of athletes.

Historic Moments

• Atlanta 1996: Nigeria won its first gold medal in football, with the “Dream Team” defeating Argentina in the final.
• Sydney 2000: Chioma Ajunwa’s gold in the women’s long jump and the men’s 4x400m relay team’s silver highlighted Nigeria’s prowess in athletics.
• Beijing 2008: Nigeria’s women’s football team, the Super Falcons, reached the quarter-finals, showcasing the strength of women’s sports in the country.

Medal Count

Nigeria has won a total of 25 medals, including 3 golds, 10 silvers, and 12 bronzes. Athletics and football have been the most successful sports for Nigerian Olympians.

Betting Markets for Olympic 2024

The Olympics offers a wide variety of betting markets, catering to different interests and strategies. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced bettor, there is something for everyone. Here are some of the most popular betting markets available:

Individual Sports

Betting on individual sports allows you to focus on specific athletes and their performances. Popular individual sports betting markets include:

• Outright Winner: Bet on which athlete will win a specific event.
• Head-to-Head: Bet on which of two athletes will perform better in an event.
• Top Three Finish: Bet on an athlete to finish in the top three positions (podium finish).
• Record Breakers: Bet on whether an athlete will break an Olympic or world record in their event.

Team Sports

Team sports offer a range of betting opportunities, as you can bet on the performance of entire teams rather than individual athletes. Popular team sports betting markets include:

• Match Winner: Bet on the team that will win a specific match.
• Point Spread: Bet on a team to win by a certain number of points or cover the spread.
• Total Points: Bet on the total number of points scored in a match, either over or under a set number.
• Group Winner: Bet on which team will win their group or pool in the tournament stage.
• Tournament Winner: Bet on the team that will win the entire tournament.

Medal Specials

Medal specials are unique betting markets that focus on the overall medal outcomes for countries or athletes. Popular medal specials betting markets include:

• Total Medals by Country: Bet on the total number of medals (gold, silver, bronze) a country will win.
• Most Gold Medals: Bet on which country will win the most gold medals in the Olympics.
• First Gold Medal: Bet on which country or athlete will win the first gold medal of the Olympics.
• Medal Count Over/Under: Bet on whether a country’s total medal count will be over or under a set number.

Prop Bets

Proposition bets, or prop bets, are wagers on specific occurrences or non-occurrences within an event. These can be fun and diverse, offering more unconventional betting opportunities. Examples of prop bets include:

• Opening Ceremony Bets: Bet on who will light the Olympic cauldron or the theme of the opening ceremony.
• Weather Bets: Bet on the weather conditions during the opening ceremony or specific events.
• Athlete Performances: Bet on whether an athlete will achieve a personal best or national record.

With such a diverse range of betting markets available, you can find numerous opportunities to make your Olympics betting experience exciting and potentially profitable. Just remember to bet responsibly and enjoy the Games!

Betting Odds for Individual Sports

Here is a table with betting odds for popular individual sports featuring Nigerian athletes:

Event	Athlete	Odds
Women’s 100m Hurdles	Tobi Amusan	3.50
Men’s 100m	Divine Oduduru	15.00
Women’s Long Jump	Ese Brume	4.00
Men’s Table Tennis	Aruna Quadri	20.00
Women’s 200m	Blessing Okagbare	10.00

How Do We Choose the Best Betting Sites?

Several criteria are essential when selecting a betting site for the Games:

• Legality and Safety: Ensure the site is legal and secure.
• Promotions: Look for special offers.
• Market Selection: A wide range of events and betting markets is crucial.
• User Experience: Evaluate the website’s and app’s functionality and user-friendliness.

How to Bet

It’s actually very easy to place bets on the Olympics. You need to see a couple of things done, and voila, you’ll have your bets on your bet slip.

1. Select an operator and create an account on its website.
2. Make a deposit and enter the sports betting section.
3. Find the Olympics category and choose the desired events and markets.
4. Decide how much you want to stake and confirm the bet slip.

Betting Types and Strategies

Aside from betting on many sports at this competition, there are many strategies that you can take into account. First and foremost, you should know that there are numerous different types of bets.

For instance, you can bet on the outright winner, number of medals, record-breaking performances, head-to-head games, etc. On a particular game, you’ll also be able to bet on things such as the number of points, sets, games, over/under, correct score, and more.

As far as the strategies go, one of the main ones relates to starting off with low stake amounts. This is especially important if you’re a beginner. Other strategies may involve following specific events, reading the news to learn about athletes’ form and team atmosphere, looking at the stats, etc.

Live Betting

With live betting, you will have an opportunity to place bets at any given moment of an Olympic event. This makes betting even more interesting because you will be able to see the game or duel atmosphere as well as the result of an event at a particular moment.

Moreover, you can place bets predicting the next point or goal, the next game or set winner, etc. The same goes for the number of points, goals, sets or games until the end of an event, and many more.

Responsible Betting

The most important thing regarding Olympic betting implies, of course, responsible betting. Bookies firmly believe that you should always be responsible when it comes to betting, no matter what.

What we mean by this is that you should not overdo things i.e. know when to stop. You can set your deposit as well as stake limits. You should do reality checks and take timeouts. Remember, safety is always the number one priority.

Summary

Betting on the Olympics is a special chance to predict and tip on the best athletes and teams in the entire world. With a variety of bookies offering top-notch promotions, markets, and competitive odds, this process becomes even more interesting.

Additionally, you have a chance to see and bet on some of the most exotic sports out there. One thing that may be unfortunate here is that the Olympics are held every four years and that you can only place bets on the games during a certain period when these games take place. So, it may easily happen that you accidentally miss one.

What We Like	What We Don’t Like
The Olympics feature the best athletes and teams on the planet.	The Olympics are held every four years, and the period during which you can place bets is limited.
Lots of promos, markets, and other interesting betting options.
Many exotic sports.

FAQ

Can you bet on the Olympics 2024?

Yes. There’s a vast range of bookies allowing you to place many different bets on any available sport.

How do you bet on the Olympics?

You should first choose a bookmaker and open an account on its website. Next, you will have to make a deposit, enter the Olympics betting section and choose the preferred events and markets. Lastly, you will need to select your stake amount and verify the slip.

Can you bet on Olympic basketball?

Of course. Almost every operator lists basketball at the Olympics as an available sport you can place bets on.