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The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games

by Bodog Sportsbook | Aug 6 2008

Don’t miss your chance to bet on the 2008 Olympic Games with the Bodog Sportsbook. The summer Olympic Games are a rare betting opportunity as they only happen once every four years, and this year we’re bringing you a host of events to bet on.

Bet On The 2008 Beijing Olympics

Forget about all the lobbying and political fandango. The bottom line is that the most conditioned, well-tuned, mentally focused and powerful athletes in the world will be heading to Beijing, China, to partake in the XXIX Olympiad.

Of course the major event that will likely garner the most interest in North America is the men’s basketball Olympic tournament for world supremacy. It used to be a forgone conclusion that Team USA would be bringing back the gold bling. But much has changed in the past decade. After a sixth place finish in the 2002 World Championship and a disappointing bronze medal finish in the 2004 Olympic Games, the United States has decided enough is enough.

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The rest of the world has caught up to U.S. world power as far as basketball is concerned. This summer, the pressure will be on the United States and its superstar athletes like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony to prove to the world that the U.S. is still best in the world on the hardwood.

On Your Mark…

The track and field events are always some of the more exciting competitions at the summer games. There is always a chance that one man or woman will make history and set a world record. That said, this year you definitely do not want to miss the men’s and women’s 100 meter sprint.

Jamaica’s Asafa Powell has stated that he is in “world record” shape, whatever that means. Pretty much 99 percent of the world will never understand or have the slightest clue of the type of training, focus and fine tuning one would require to be physically and mentally in “world record” sprinting shape. For the sake of argument, it will suffice to say that Powell is ready. 

Get Set...

Arguably, the event that will garner the most worldwide attention is the competition for Olympic soccer gold. The Brazilians have a favorable draw, but the Italians can never be slept on and there always seems to be some gritty African team that takes the world’s stage by storm. Nigeria, Cameroon or Ivory Coast, will you please stand up?

Go!!

Yes, we here at the Bodog Sportsbook are aware of the political turmoil surrounding the Olympic Games in China, and the lobbying to “Free Tibet.

And while we aren’t making light of the situation, we too have a similar message regarding the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games… You are “Free To Bet” on any event you want!

Free To Bet

OK, we lied, of course you can’t bet on every single Olympic event with the Bodog Sportsbook, but then again, you probably wouldn’t want to. We do offer a number of different Olympic Games betting options including:

Which country will win the most medals?

Which country will win the most gold medals?

You can bet on medal totals in boxing, the men's and women's 100 meter, 200 meter and 400 meter sprint, and more...
 
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to bet on the 2008 summer Olympic Games. After all, it happens just once every four years, so have some pride and bet on your side.

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