2012 Paralympics Betting Specials

The 2012 London Olympics was a terrific success, with the city of London doing itself proud. But the games are not over yet, because this week the 2012 Paralympics kicked off in the capital, and like the Games before it, is turning out to be not only a great treat for spectators, but for betting fans too.

Paralympics Markets Attract Betting Fans

While the 2012 London Paralympics doesn't boast as many sporting disciplines and events as the Olympics, it has more than enough to keep both betting fans and spectators engrossed. These include Archery, Athletics, Boccia, Cycling Road, Cycling Track, Equestrian, Football 5-a-side, Football 7-a-side, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, Wheelchair Rugby and Wheelchair Tennis.

As a result, many of the UK's premier land and and online betting firms have posted a good selection of Paralympics betting markets, from daily events to outrights to specials. One such premier betting operation is William Hill, which has posted a wide range of lines (with a British slant) on this epic sporting event, which you can wager on right now.

For instance, in terms of UK athletes in individual events scheduled for this weekend and beyond, there are many, including Ellie Simmonds, who has been posted at 1/12 odds to win gold in the 200m free style in swimming, and Jon-Allen Butterworth, who has been posted at 1/7 odds to win gold in the 100m Time Trial in cycling.

Paralympics 2012 Betting Specials at William Hill

Will Ellie Simmonds win gold in the S6 50/100/400 Free 200m IM swimming ? - (Saturday, September 1)
Yes - 1/12

Will Aled Davies to win gold in the F42 Discus? - (Sunday, September 2)
Yes - 1/4

Will Tom Aggar win gold in the ASM 1x Single Sculls rowing? - (Sunday, September 2)
Yes - 1/20

Will Jon-Allen Butterworth win gold in the 1k Time Trial cycling? (Wednesday, September 5)
Yes - 1/7

Will Will Bayley win gold in the Singles Class 7 table tennis? - (Sunday, September 2)
Yes - 4/6

Plus, William Hill Online has put together a choice of 2012 Paralympics outrights which are definitely worth a wager or two. The following athletic outrights are for available to bet on right now:

2012 Paralympic Outright Markets

F12 Discus
F44 Discus
T12 100m
T20 1500m
T35 100m
T36 100m
T44 100m
T53 100/200m
T54 800/1500/5000/Marathon