Bet on Usain Bolt to Win 100-Meter Dash at London Olympics: $15.5K Bet Already Taken
One of the UK’s biggest bookmakers has already taken a $15.5k bet on Usain Bolt to win the 100-Meter Dash.
"We anticipate our high roller customers will fancy him to do the business,' Ladbrokes Spokesperson Jessica Bridge said.. "If they were to want 50,000 pounds ($77,500) or more on Bolt, then we will happily lay it."
The most heavily wagered event during the London games is expected to be the 100-meter dash.
Bolt would require a US$18 bet to win US$10 at WagerWeb.com (with the $18 refunded should he win).
The smart money might be on Yohan Blake, who would pay out $17 for every $10 bet. After all, Bolt was bested in trials by his fellow countryman Blake.
Odds to win the Men 100m Gold Medal
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2001 |
Usain Bolt |
-180 |
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2002 |
Yohan Blake |
+170 |
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2003 |
Tyson Gay |
+1000 |
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2004 |
Asafa Powell |
+2000 |
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2005 |
Christophe Lemaitre |
+6000 |
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2006 |
Daniel Bailey |
+8500 |
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2007 |
Justin Gatlin |
+1400 |
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2008 |
Keston Bledman |
+5000 |
- Don Shapiro, Gambling911.com
