American betting operators are witnessing a surge in wagering activity during the Summer Olympics in Paris. The strong presence of U.S. basketball and football teams is drawing in many bettors, according to various betting companies. The Associated Press consulted representatives from prominent bookmakers for their insights and predictions.
John Ewing from BetMGM stated that this year's Summer Olympics will likely see a higher volume of bets, thanks to 38 states and the District of Columbia now offering legal betting services—up from just 22 states during the Tokyo Olympics a few years prior. Joe Maloney from the American Gaming Association (AGA) noted that betting is currently accessible to 67% of the adult population in the U.S. Meanwhile, Tim Whitehead, head of sportsbooks at BetRivers, mentioned a significant interest in betting on American teams' potential medal winnings.
Additionally, Kevin Hennessey, a spokesperson for Fanatics Sportsbook, reported that the most popular bet among customers during the Olympics is on the outcome of the 100-metre dash. Overall, the United States is positioned as the frontrunner to secure the most medals at the Olympics, with China in second and Great Britain following in third.
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