"Hockey is the top Winter Games sport among gamblers, but curling with its sliding stones, spirited sweeping and cheating allegations has surprised oddsmakers. Bettors are showing significant interest in the quirky sport, which piques viewers' curiosity every four years at the Winter Olympics. There's definitely a stronger curling-hockey split than what was expected, said Chris Pearce, a senior trader at Caesars Sportsbook."
"It's expected that the handle the total amount wagered on this Olympics will far exceed that of the 2022 Beijing Games mainly because legalized sports betting has expanded in the U.S. and these Games are easier to track live because of the time zone. The curling alone is going to take seven figures overall it's going to take a million dollars overall, Pearce said."
Hockey remains the most-bet Winter Games sport, but curling has drawn unexpected and substantial wagering interest, surprising oddsmakers. Bettors are showing significant curiosity in curling's sliding stones, spirited sweeping and rule allegations. U.S. legalization of sports betting and favorable time zones for live tracking are driving a larger handle than at the 2022 Beijing Games. Caesars Sportsbook projects curling alone will generate seven-figure wagers, with overall Olympic betting expected to surpass Beijing. The International Olympic Committee monitors betting to protect integrity. Betting on Milan-Cortina already exceeded Beijing levels within days, and curling competitions continue in Cortina.
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