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Cycling betting
Cycling is a popular sport around the world and millions of fans are watching major competitions in France, Spain and Italy. Although betting on cycling is not the most popular betting type, it is possible to try it out in many online casinos, including OlyBet online casino.
Cycling covers various disciplines from indoor sprinting to month-long tours. Road racing is the most popular professional form of bicycle racing, in terms of numbers of competitors, events and spectators. One of the most famous road races is the Tour de France. In addition, well-known competitions are held such as the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta in Spain. These are the events sports bettors are looking out for.
Before placing a bet, you should remember to never do it randomly. It’s important to put some research and due diligence behind every bet. Nowadays, reputed sports betting portals not only offer excellent odds on different possibilities, they also provide expert betting advice on all the well-known cycling events that happen in different parts of the world.
Different types of bets and odds in cycling
As can be expected in any sports event, cycling also features a comprehensive range of bet types. Betting on potential winner is the most popular option, but some of the less popular options are predicting the race winner’s nationality, guessing the winner of a certain stage of the cycling race etc.
Tips for making successful bets
The best way to succeed in betting on cycling is to look for the best odds for several betting offices for a particular competition. The focus should also be on updating cycling knowledge. It is important to review the information of all teams and cyclists, their previous background etc. This is useful advice that should be followed by both novice and experienced sports bettors.
In addition, the following tips will help you make a successful bet:
- Take the time to research both the men’s and women’s divisions to find out the top 10 cyclists
- Keep up to date with the latest cycling news, including when tournaments are scheduled, where they are scheduled, and who are participating
- Before placing a bet, take the time to investigate the weather and the injuries of the cyclists
- Listen to or read interviews with cyclists to improve your knowledge
- In-game bets can be used to hedge bets and reduce risk
What are the common cycling bets?
If you’re new to betting on cycling, you might not be sure about all the different bet types available. Here are some of the most common and popular cycling bets in the industry.
Race Winner: If you’ve got a hunch about which cyclist will win a race, you can place a bet on them.
Top 3 Finish: If you think a cyclist has a good chance of finishing in the top 3, you can place a bet on them. As long as your selected cyclist finishes in third place or better, you’ll win.
Top 10 Finish: Similar to the top 3 finish above, a top 10 finish expands things even further.
Stage Betting: Besides just betting on the overall winner of a cycling race, you can also wager on the winners for individual stages.
Futures Betting: With this bet type, you can bet on things like the winner of a race well before it happens. This type of bet is risky, but can be very profitable.
King of the Mountain: Many of the cycling races, including the Tour de France and Giro d’ Italia, have mountain stages. For these races, a King of the Mountain award is given to the cyclist that’s the best overall climber of the competition.
Young Rider Betting: This type of bet offers you the ability to bet on young cyclists in different events. Typically, you’ll be choosing which rider under the age of 25 you believe will earn the most significant number of points throughout a race.
AGLC
AGLC Announces New Board Chair

Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC) has announced the appointment of Larry Spagnolo as the new Board Chair, effective August 15, 2025. This announcement follows the official Order in Council issued by the Alberta Government and marks a new chapter in AGLC’s ongoing commitment to support communities, encourage responsible choices and position Alberta as the best place to do business.
Larry brings a wealth of experience in technology and business leadership to the AGLC Board and will play an integral role in guiding AGLC’s strategic direction. He is currently serving as VP and GM of Emerson’s SaaS SCADA business and has held senior roles at Zedi and Telus, driving innovation, growth, and global success.
A strong advocate for education and community, Larry serves as Vice Chair of Athabasca University’s Board of Governors and has held board roles with NAIT and Polytechnics Canada. He was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his community contributions.
AGLC and the Board of Directors extend their heartfelt thanks to Len Rhodes for his leadership and dedication as Board Chair since August 2019. He decided not to seek a third term and will continue to serve in this role until August 14, 2025. Len led AGLC through some significant milestones, including reducing red tape by 51%, growth of the emerging cannabis industry and ensuring AGLC delivered a balanced approach to business development, social responsibility, and regulatory oversight.
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Pinnacle Ontario live with CasinoEngine in North America debut

EveryMatrix has expanded its partnership with tier-1 operator Pinnacle powering its new casino in Ontario, Canada, using CasinoEngine platform technology – the first time its platform solution has gone live in North America.
The latest agreement builds on the two companies’ previous collaboration that saw EveryMatrix’s CasinoEngine productivity platform power the well-known brand’s global casino offering.
The new launch takes the relationship to North America, marking EveryMatrix’s debut CasinoEngine platform integration in that market.
BonusEngine, EveryMatrix’s cross-vertical bonusing tool will be integrated in the second phase of launch. This will equip Pinnacle Ontario with a host of bonus types as well as AI-powered bonus abuse solution Bonus Guardian.
BonusEngine is the first of multiple engagement tools from EveryMatrix’s EngageSuite that Pinnacle plans to integrate.
With this comprehensive toolkit at its disposal, and the opportunity to add even more casino products in the future, Pinnacle Ontario can tailor campaigns, segment audiences, and reward players more effectively, creating a world-class digital entertainment experience for its customers.
EveryMatrix has more than 300 global customers and holds North American licences in Ontario, New Jersey, Michigan, West Virginia, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Stian Enger Petersen, CEO, Casino, EveryMatrix, said: “This launch marks a key milestone for EveryMatrix as we bring our market-leading CasinoEngine platform to Canada for the first time.
“We’re delighted to expand our partnership with Pinnacle and support their ambitions in Ontario with a powerful combination of platform, content, and engagement tools that are proven to drive success.”
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Prime Skill Games Inc. Official Response to AGCO Press Release

As CEO of Prime Skill Games Inc., I feel compelled to address recent comments made by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario regarding so-called unapproved gambling machines in convenience stores across the province.
Let me be perfectly clear
Our machines are not gambling devices. They are entirely skill-based, fully compliant with the law, and built on the fundamental idea that players are in control. The outcome of every session is determined solely by the player’s ability, not by random chance.
Prime Skill Games is proud to be the only true skill game operating in Ontario today.
We categorically reject any suggestion that our products fall under the definition of unregulated gambling. Such statements are inaccurate, misleading, and fail to recognize the critical distinction between games of skill and games of chance.
We stand firmly behind the legality of our machines and the integrity of our operations. We will demonstrate this through every available means, whether through legal documentation, expert analysis, or, if necessary, before the courts. We are prepared and unafraid to defend the truth.
To our players, partners, and business community, we want to reassure you that our mission has not changed. We are committed to offering a responsible, transparent, and innovative entertainment experience. We will not be intimidated by broad and baseless accusations, and we will continue to move forward with strength and clarity.
Sincerely
Matt Zamroźniak
Chief Executive Officer
Prime Skill Games Inc.
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