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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 […]

The IOC is Looking into Two of Ireland’s Boxers for Olympic Gambling

Kevin Oldroyd August 29, 2016 10:32:32

The IOC is currently investigating claims over Irish Olympic boxing gambling at the 2016 Olympic Games. Are the allegations true? The Rio Olympic Games were not too kind to Irish boxers. First, former Olympic bronze medalist Paddy Barnes was eliminated after losing his first match. Then, Michael O’Reilly was disqualified from the games after failing […]

Bet On The 2024 Olympic Hosts Being Budapest Not Paris

Nich Moore August 19, 2016 07:39:27

As the Rio 2016 Olympics stagger over the finish line having been every bit as successful as Brazil could have hoped, we look ahead not to the closing ceremonies of these games but the opening ones of future victims in this overly expensive practical joke that has now got way out of hand. Just who […]

Bet On The Rio Olympics Overcoming All Obstacles

Nich Moore July 28, 2016 08:22:20

The press may wail about the ill-preparedness of the host city ahead of the Olympic Games but whilst you can bet on the Rio Olympics being a special case, it will be by no means be the disaster so many seem intent on predicting because the Olympics is unstoppable. Rio Olympics Issues • Zika Virus […]

The Sporting Drugs Scandal In Athletics; WADA Way To Go To Rio

Nich Moore June 23, 2016 06:28:01

Just when cycling decided to dig up the past and thrust another installment of Operation Puerto down everyone’s throat ahead of the Tour de France, a judge ruling that the blood samples seized must finally be handed over to WADA, seemed like the big story the World Anti-Doping Agency would use to distract from the […]

US Presidential Election Bets Better Than Sports

Nich Moore March 3, 2016 17:58:47

If the constant scandals in the sporting world involving doping and corruption allegations have made you wary of putting your hard earned cash down to wager, perhaps it’s time you looked for something a little more honest, open and completely transparent and tried something new………like placing US presidential election bets instead, especially now we’re done […]

Another Athletics Scandal Breaks As Swede Abeba Tests Positive

Nich Moore March 2, 2016 18:56:23

The latest Athletics scandal breaks as a former world champion over 1,500m tests positive for a banned substance, but with the French investigators looking into corruption and WADA insisting on better scrutiny does the IAAF have anything to look forward to? The Zika Olympics, perhaps? Swede Fails Dope Test Abeba Aregawi positive Banned indefinitely B-sample […]

Athletics Corruption Investigations Expand To Olympic Committee

Nich Moore March 2, 2016 17:42:10

The allegations of athletics corruption and doping are the storm du jour of the ongoing siege that the world of sports finds itself under from the media. This is no surprise with so much of global news confusing or contradictory; match fixing, drug abuse and wife beating are so much easier to understand, and the […]

Famous Cheat of the Week: Ben Johnson

Nich Moore February 19, 2016 19:50:07

There have been many famous cheats throughout history from dodgy sportsmen to bent politicians, from straying lovers to nimble-fingered card sharks. Each week we’re going to take a look at one of these individuals that have highlighted the propensity for human beings to do all they can to get ahead regardless of the rules, and […]

IOC Hopes to Prevent Scandals with New Olympic Gambling Rules

Katrina P. December 18, 2015 12:34:16

The IOC hopes that preventative Olympic gambling rules will help keep the international event free from betting and match-fixing. It’s nothing new to gambling news that international sport is currently being plagued by cheating and corruption scandals. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is hoping to keep the same from happening to their own events by […]

Danes Host Ancient Warfare Championships In Copenhagen

Nich Moore July 22, 2015 07:10:24

On the face of it Archery seems an insignificant sport for people with overly developed arms, but the truth is it’s an echo of a past we should probably leave behind The World Archery Championships get underway in Copenhagen on Sunday and, according to organizers, there’s already a record number of entries signed up to […]

World Cup 2014: Is FIFA too Corrupt to Fix?

Toni June 3, 2014 13:06:45

While a lot of the negative attention surrounding the 2014 World Cup preparations has focused on the failure to deliver stadiums on time, protests have highlighted another possible problem: FIFA corruption. Sport and gambling news are full of stories of corruption sullying major sports leagues. Of course, this isn’t the first time that FIFA has […]

President Putin’s Speech Before the International Olympic Committee Wins Russia the 2014 Sochi Bid

Alex Nevsky February 14, 2014 08:58:05

President Putin’s speech before the International Olympic Committee has contributed greatly to Russia winning the Sochi 2014 bid. When Russia was awarded the right to host the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, almost everyone agreed that President Putin’s speech before the International Olympic Committee had played a vital role in their success. The International […]

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