Olympic betting fans are getting ready for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games to begin this February 9th. They will take place in PyeongChang, South Korea and they promise to bring the best winter athletes and new sports to bet on. There will be a total of 110 disciplines of 15 different sports disputed in various locations. PyeongChang will host the majority of the competitions.
Other cities serving as location for Olympic betting tournament are Jeongseon, Bongpyeong, and Gangneung. All of these are located 30 minutes from the main Olympic Stadium in PyeongChang.
The stadium has a capacity for 30 thousand spectators and will be the place where the opening and closing ceremonies will take place. The XXIII Olympic Winter Games will end on February 25th.
New Additions
Along with the emblematic disciplines from past Olympic games, six new disciplines are coming aboard. This means there will be more athletes, more competitions, and of course more Olympic betting odds. Snowboarding is always a favorite among young bettors. It seems that this time racing times between male and female competitors will be shortened.
New Changes
In Curling, there will be a new format of doubles including men and women as well as the usual team format separated into men and women’s competition. It will be the first time that alpine skiing will be disputed in mixed teams. Finally the speed ice skating competition will include both men and women as well.
Popular Sports
Ice Hockey, Speed Ice Skating and Figure Skating are the three sports that hold the record in attendance. Everyone loves these sports not only in the practice but also when betting on Olympics. Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding are also among the most popular events at the Winter Olympics.
Latest news
In South Korea, the XXIII Olympic Winter Games are ready to begin. While authorities are trying to control a recent outbreak of Norovirus in the Venues that will be used during the events, athletes are settling into their hotels and getting into competition mode.
What Sports to Bet on
You will want to look into the odds for this important tournament. The athletes participate in 7 sports, 15 disciplines and a total of 102 events in which they will compete for the medals. The disciplines are Snowboarding, Alpine Skiing, Biathlon, Bobsleigh, Curling, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey, Luge, Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiing, Cross-country Skiing, Short Track Speed Skating, Skeleton, Ski Jumping, and Speed Skating.
The following competitions constitute a novelty in the Olympic program of 2018: alpine skiing (mixed team event), curling (mixed doubles), speed skating (mass start – men and women) and snowboarding (Big Air).
Bet at SBGGlobal
At SBGGlobal, you will find the best odds for this event. Get into the speed, excitement and the thrill of the Winter Olympics. Remember also, that the Paralympic Winter Olympic games are coming up in March and you will also be able to enjoy them at home while you bet on the Olympics at SBG.