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The most popular sports to bet on at the Olympics

With the Olympic Games virtually underway, bookmakers are preparing for the rush of sports betting which is sure to occur. For those interested in putting some money down to back their home nation, deciding how to bet can be difficult – especially when there are so many events and sports to choose from.

To give you a helping hand, here are some of the most popular sports to bet on at the Olympics:

According to The Guardian and their top 50 UK medal hopes for 2012, rowing champions Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins are taking the number one spot this summer.

In second place is the renowned heptathlete Jessica Ennis, whilst cyclist Sir Chris Hoy has filled the third place.

Other featured competitors include Ben Ainslie for sailing, Wendy Houvenaghel, Laura Trott and Dani King for women’s cycling and Alex Gregory, Ric Egington, Matt Langridge.

The Guardian have taken their time in order to consider all the contenders taking part in the twenty-six existing sports and as such have ranked each in order of their likelihood of taking the title.

In order to place a bet on any one of the competitors taking part in the London Olympics it is important to consider a few odds. Look into the most interesting competitors available as well as the odds on each. This research will enable you to determine what bets to place and on whom.

FREEbets.org.uk is popular destination for sports betting fanatics. In order to place a bet, you must begin by choosing a trusted website. With so many bookmakers on the market, this decision can sometimes be a little tricky.

It is therefore wise to consult a bookmaker’s review site. Here you will find a host of information on the latest bookmakers available, all of which will appear in ranking order. Those that wish to indulge in various promotions will be able to view what offers are currently featuring on each site as well.