People can now bet on the Special Olympics for the first time in history
For the first time in the 55-year history of the Special Olympics, spectators can bet on the events thanks to BetOnline.ag.
The sportsbook was launched in 2001 and spoke with Forbes about why they wanted to allow betting on the Special Olympics.
“If there are two or more people engaged in a sanctioned competition, we want to offer odds on it, and the Special Olympics is no different,” BetOnline Sportsbook Manager, Adam Burns, told Forbes. “For my money, I’d much rather watch and wager on the World Games where talented athletes are competing in real sports than some guy stuffing 60 hot dogs into his mouth.”
The 2023 Special Olympics began on June 17 and will end on June 25. BetOnline Sportsbook is accepting bets on events.
There are approximately 7,000 athletes and partners competing in the 2023 Special Olympics from 170 different countries, competing in 24 sports.
BetOnline.ag has listed odds for 12 different events including track & field, basketball, swimming and soccer among others.
