community gathering. With new names constantly breaking through and sponsors eager to back the next standout, the energy around BMX shows no sign of slowing down.
The Rise of BMX Sports Betting
If you're a sports fan, you're aware that it's become extremely mainstream to bet on sports. You can bet on just about anything in many parts of the globe, from football, basketball, tennis, even golf or e-sports. But might BMX be added to this mix of sports on which people can bet? That is a question some sports betting operators are starting to consider.
First of all, BMX has some things working in its favor that could make it a viable option for Betway betting. It's already in the Olympics. BMX racing made its debut in the 2008 Olympics. And in 2021, BMX freestyle, the trick discipline, joined the games.
The fact that BMX is an officially recognized Olympic sport is an indication that it has the international platform it needs to be considered worth betting on. From watching a BMX rider speed across the track to viewing a rider perform a ridiculous trick mid-air, the sport is fun. Folks enjoy watching it, and spectators could easily be convinced into betting on who will pull off the biggest tricks or who will win a race.
Could It Happen?
Will BMX ever be included in mainstream sports wagering? Perhaps, but not soon. Because the sport continues to evolve and gain wider recognition, perhaps there will be more statistics and improved means of grading performances. But for now, it's still a stretch.
If BMX does continue to grow, though, and if more fans are brought into the fold, who knows? In a couple of years, we could easily be looking at BMX competitions being presented on Betway sportsbooks, with individuals betting on who can execute the most outlandish trick or who will take home gold at the next Olympics.
Final Say
For now, BMX will keep on exciting onlookers with its death-defying stunts and high-speed races. Regardless of whether or not it ends up in the betting scene, BMX is here to stay, and there is good news for it.
Pics by Danny Relouw

After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.