Match or head-to-head
Two teams or athletes.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Nation A | 1.80 | 55.6% |
| Nation B | 2.00 | 50.0% |
| Sum | 105.6% | |
| Margin | 5.3% |
So what: two outcomes, the lowest margin.
Sports · Summer Olympics
Summer Olympics betting: LA 2028 and the return of cricket
The next Summer Olympics are in Los Angeles from 14 to 30 July 2028. Cricket returns as a T20 event with six men's and six women's teams, alongside new sports such as flag football, lacrosse and squash.
Medal and head-to-head markets open well before the Games. In our example Krikya has the lowest margin (5.3%) and Onrake the highest (5.6%). Taking the best price per outcome brings it to 3.6%.
LA 2028: 14–30 July
Cricket returns in T20
Example odds, clearly labelled
By
Ethan Moore
Updated 6 Oct 2026
- Lowest margin
- 5.3% Krikya, example
- Highest margin
- 5.6% Onrake, example
- Best odds combined
- 3.6% best price per outcome
- Gap per ৳1,000
- ৳4 dearest v cheapest
Short answer
Which Olympic bets cost the least?
Head-to-heads and match bets. Gold medal outrights have many outcomes. In our example Krikya has the lowest margin (5.3%) and Onrake the highest (5.6%). Taking the best price per outcome brings it to 3.6%.
Lowest margin
5.3%
Krikya, example
Highest margin
5.6%
Onrake, example
Best combined
3.6%
best price per outcome
Gap per ৳1,000
৳4
dearest v cheapest
Markets Example odds
Olympic markets
Example odds.
Gold medal winner
Many outcomes.
| Outcome | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Nation A | 3.00 | 33.3% |
| Nation B | 3.50 | 28.6% |
| Nation C | 5.00 | 20.0% |
| Any other | 3.20 | 31.3% |
| Sum | 113.2% | |
| Margin | 11.6% |
So what: the margin is spread over many outcomes.
Example odds, not live prices.
In figures
LA 2028
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14–30 July 2028 |
| Cricket | T20, six men's and six women's teams |
| New sports | Cricket, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), squash, baseball and softball |
Source: DT Next; NPR (IOC decision, October 2023).
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Strategy
How to keep the cost of the Olympics betting down
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Compare the price before every bet
In the example the expected cost differs by ৳4 per ৳1,000 staked between the dearest and the cheapest sportsbook.
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Prefer markets with few outcomes
Two-way markets spread the margin over two prices. Outright and many-outcome markets cost more per bet.
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Keep accumulators short
At a 5% margin per leg, a five-leg accumulator carries a margin of 22.6%.
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Set a limit before you start
Decide how much you can afford to lose, set a deposit limit where the sportsbook offers one and stop when you reach it.
Frequently asked questions
Is cricket part of the 2028 Olympics?
Yes. Cricket returns at LA 2028 as a T20 event with six men's and six women's teams.
When are the next Summer Olympics?
In Los Angeles, from 14 to 30 July 2028.
Are the odds on this page live?
No. They are example odds that show how the comparison works. Check the current price at the sportsbook before you place a bet.
Is online betting legal in Bangladesh?
No. The Gambling Prevention Act 2026, passed by Parliament in 2026, replaces the Public Gambling Act 1867. Online or remote gambling carries up to five years in prison or a fine of up to Tk 1 crore, and online betting up to seven years or Tk 5 crore. Section 20 of the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 also makes gambling in cyberspace, including promoting it, punishable by up to two years or Tk 1 crore. The sportsbooks in our ranking hold foreign licences, such as Curaçao, and a foreign licence does not make betting legal in Bangladesh. Source: UNB.
Where can I get help if betting stops being fun?
Set a deposit limit or use self-exclusion where the sportsbook offers it, and read our responsible gambling and gambling addiction pages. If betting is hurting your money, work or family, talk to someone you trust and seek local support.