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Betting Special: Olympic Games 2024
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Betting Special: Olympic Games 2024
Ever placed a bet on the Olympic Games?
Still undecided? Don't worry—our betting partners provide an expansive range of sports and a nearly endless array of markets. From long-term tournament winners to specific match outcomes, MERKUR BETS is your ticket to the full adrenaline rush of the Paris 2024 Games.
Whether it’s outright bets or individual match bets – with MERKUR BETS you’ll experience the ultimate thrill of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
We've highlighted some of the best opportunities in this guide, but that's just the beginning. There are over 2,500 additional Olympic markets waiting for you, so be sure to explore everything MERKUR BETS has to offer!
Overview
You'll find an extensive selection of athletics events available for wagering, covering a wide variety of disciplines.
For instance, you can place your bets on the overall winners in the following categories:
- Women’s 100m hurdles
- Men’s 110m hurdles
- 100m sprint
- 200m sprint
- 400m hurdles
- Discus throw
- Hammer throw
- High jump
- Javelin throw
- Shot put
- Triple jump
- Pole vault
Following the excitement of the European Championship, the spotlight shifts to the Olympics, where U21 national teams battle it out for the prestigious gold medal.
Here are the specific betting markets you can explore at MERKUR BETS:
- Single matches
- Group winners
- Overall winner
Basketball is a major highlight of the Olympics, featuring both men's and women's tournaments. Additionally, the fast-paced 3x3 'streetball' format has been a part of the official program since 2020.
You can place your bets using the following options:
- Group winners
- Overall winner
Please note that for 3x3 basketball, betting is limited to the overall tournament winner; we do not offer bets on individual matches or group stage winners.
Handball is another Olympic staple, with competitive tournaments held for both men and women.
At MERKUR BETS, you have the following wagering options to choose from:
- Group winners
- To reach the…
- Semifinal
- Final
- Overall winner
The 2024 Games will see new Olympic champions crowned in both men's and women's categories. Through our betting partners, you can place your stakes on the singles competitions.
The following betting market is available at MERKUR BETS:
- Overall winner
Paris 2024 will host a diverse range of swimming events to determine the fastest athletes in the world. We provide competitive odds for the following disciplines:
- Men’s 100m breaststroke
- Women’s 100m butterfly
- Women’s / Men’s 100m freestyle
- Women’s / Men’s 400m freestyle
MERKUR as Partner of 13 Olympians
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has named twelve athletes from Team Düsseldorf to represent the nation in Paris 2024. MERKUR continues its long-standing commitment to the sports community in Düsseldorf as a proud sponsor.
Leading the charge is the legendary Timo Boll, who will compete in his seventh and final Olympic appearance. Joining him is teammate Dang Qiu. In the para table tennis arena, seasoned champions Sandra Mikolaschek, Valentin Baus, and Thomas Schmidberger are all fighting for a spot on the podium.
Other standout athletes from Team Düsseldorf vying for medals include:
- Selin Oruz and Lisa Nolte, both representing the women’s national hockey team.
- Philip Hebmüller (para swimming)
- Bo Kanda Lita Baehre (pole vault)
- Leonie Menzel (rowing)
- Cinja Tillmann (beach volleyball)
- Anne Sauer (foil fencing)
Beyond the Team Düsseldorf contingent, MERKUR is also proud to sponsor diver Jaden Eikermann throughout the 2024 Olympic Games.
We wish all the competitors the best of luck—bring home the gold!
In the mood for a special bet?
Over at MERKUR BETS, you can bet on the global leaderboard to see which country will claim the most overall medals or the highest number of gold awards. MERKUR BETS , you can wager on which country will win the most overall medals or the most gold medals at the Olympic Games.
