2016 Olympics Betting Update PT 1

Now that we are finally set for the Opening Ceremonies of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio Di Janeiro we can delve into the betting odds that the bookmakers have ready for us. There is a lot to like about the wagering menu for this year's iteration of the global games and the bookmakers are going above and beyond the call of duty to offer up some fantastic money back specials and enhanced odds on a number of the marquee contests.

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Despite a lot of attention being paid to the big Olympic events that draw much of the TV attention and – subsequently – wagering volume, you can still bet on nearly every different type of event and that's oftentimes where you can find the premier odds and value since those types of competitions are tougher to predict from a handicappers perspective.

A full slate of wagering opportunities await punters on everything from Football to Rhythmic Gymnastics and you can bank on a number of different parlays and accumulator tickets being paid out since you can put together cross-sport accumulators at most major bookmakers – this is always a favourite for nationalistic bettors who want to cover their home nation in the sports where they tend to dominate year after year.

Nowhere is that more obvious than with Team Germany in the Team Equestrian events – the German side go into the eventing, dressage and jumping competitions at 8/13, 4/6 and 5/2 respectively. This represents a very interesting wagering opportunity and they will face some competition from Team Great Britain and Team USA but they represent a few interesting national sweep that looks good on an accumulator at decent prices.

Many might even be tempted to leave Jumping out of it and simply play an eventing/dressage double at a solid listing.