2024 Paris Summer Olympics 6e5519

The 2024 Paris Summer Games are upon us. This is the third time Paris has hosted the Summer Olympics, most recently wayyyy back in 1924. is no stranger to putting on big events, having hosted the 1992 Winter Olympics, the 1998 World Cup, the 2007 and 2023 Rugby World Cups, and the 2016 European soccer championships. Additionally, hosts countless millions of Americans each year, all of whom arrive to eat, drink, and enjoy all that the beautiful country has to offer. Paris is one of the best cities in the world, and the 2024 Paris Olympics should be a joyful experience for both those in attendance and those watching at home. 412u5h

Can I legally wager on the 2024 Summer Olympics? 5k5t6t

Yes! Some form of Puerto Rico), and betting on the Olympics is allowed in most of them. PASPA, the federal law that prevented new states from legalizing sports betting, was overturned by the Supreme Court in May 2018. Since then, states have been able to enact their own sports betting laws, and each new legislative session has brought more progress and more widespread access to legal, regulated betting. The 2021 Tokyo Games were the first Olympics in which fans in most states outside of Nevada could legally wager on the events. Betting interest was relatively substantial, and the handle was steady, resulting in additional revenue for the sportsbooks during the normally slow summer months.

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics was the first winter games with legal sports wagering, and sportsbooks reported a decent showing, but with all the winter sports leagues in full swing and a significant time zone difference, there was less attention paid to the wagering opportunities during the 2022 games. With the extremely limited number of sports to wager on in mid-July, the 2024 Summer Olympics should generate a sizable handle for the best sports betting sites here in the US.

Which states allow betting on the Olympics? 424m3t

As mentioned, 38 states currently offer some form of legal sports betting. Every state is different; some offer online and retail betting, some have retail betting only, and three (PGA Tour.

Wagering on the Olympics is no different. Most states have authorized betting on the Olympics, but some are sitting it out, mostly because the athletes are technically “amateurs” and some are under 18. A few states explicitly prohibit wagering on sporting events involving competitors who are under 18 years old. Here is a list of states that do and do not allow betting on Olympic events.

States/Provinces that allow betting on the Winter Olympics 4s2i3n

• Arizona
• Arkansas
• British Columbia
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Michigan
• Mississippi
• New Jersey
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Ontario
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington 
• West Virginia
• Wyoming

States that do not allow, or are not offering betting on the Olympics 5i3d28

• Delaware
• Montana
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Washington, DC

What Olympic sports can you bet on? 4b5l30

Every sportsbook has a different approach to Olympics wagering, but the biggest sportsbooks are offering markets on just about all of the Summer Olympic sports. Since this is the first Summer Olympics in a favorable time zone with widespread wagering opportunities, every sportsbook will be eager to test the public’s appetite for Olympic sports wagering opportunities. Some have gone all-in, while others are only offering wagers on a few sports. 

Here is a list of every Olympic sport. Be sure to check with your preferred sportsbook to see which of them are available for wagering. All the biggest ones, like Track & Field and Swimming, will definitely be offered, but the lesser-known sports, like Sport Climbing and Trampoline, might have a more limited betting menu.

When do the Olympics start and how can I watch? r2l5l

The opening ceremonies of the Paris Summer Olympics will be held on Friday, July 26. The closing ceremonies will be held 16 days later on Sunday, August 11.

Finally, a favorable time zone 1r5v3m

The past two Olympic games have taken place in Asia, which is 13 hours ahead of those in the Eastern Time Zone. This resulted in very unfavorable conditions for both viewing and wagering. Unless you wanted to watch your wagered event unfold live in the middle of the night, your only option was to make a wager before going to bed and checking the result in the morning. Needless to say, bettors did not flock to this model, and the handle for both the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics was low.

The 2024 Olympics take place in Paris, which is 6 hours ahead of the Eastern time zone. That means that an event that starts at 9 pm local time is broadcast live at 3 pm ET, a completely reasonable time of day for wagering. This should result in a substantially increased betting handle in states that offer Olympics wagering.

Streaming the Olympics m1n1n

Once again, the Olympics can be seen in the USA on the NBC Universal family of networks. Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, will be the official streaming home of the games, showing every event live and on-demand, along with additional exclusive content like athlete interviews and event previews. All NBC-owned channels are carried by most cable providers and streaming services (YouTube TV, Sling, Fubo, Directv Stream, etc.). If you have cut the cord and want to stream the Olympics, your best bet is to sign up for Peacock, as it will offer you the most coverage you can find without cable (or a cable alternative).

Tape Delayed Television Coverage 1t7x

One thing to consider when deciding on which events to wager on is the time the event is taking place. As mentioned, Paris is 6 hours ahead of New York, so 8 p.m. in New York is 2 a.m. there. Most events will take place in the daytime and evening Paris time, which is early morning and afternoon in the US. All events will be streamed live on Peacock, but NBC primetime television coverage here in America will consist of a mix of live and tape-delayed events, which may not be ideal for wagering purposes. Those who can watch TV in the afternoon won’t have any trouble watching (and wagering on) all the biggest events as they happen. For those who work during the day or are otherwise busy, NBC will have plenty of primetime coverage, but you might know the results of the events and your wagers before watching the action unfold on TV.