{"id":299,"date":"2026-08-26T15:13:23","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/londoninlinemarathon.com\/?p=299"},"modified":"2026-08-26T15:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T14:13:23","slug":"best-speed-skating-betting-sites-in-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/londoninlinemarathon.com\/?p=299","title":{"rendered":"Best Speed Skating Betting Sites in China"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.bookmaker-table-wrap{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:1.25rem 0}\n.bookmaker-table{width:100%;min-width:760px;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;line-height:1.45}\n.bookmaker-table th,.bookmaker-table td{border:1px solid #d9dde3;padding:11px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.bookmaker-table th{background:#f2f5f8;font-weight:700}\n.bookmaker-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){background:#fafbfc}\n.bookmaker-official-button{display:inline-block;background:#f57c00;color:#fff!important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none!important;padding:10px 15px;border-radius:7px;white-space:nowrap}\n.bookmaker-official-button:hover{background:#d96800;color:#fff!important}\n<\/style>\n<h2>Best Speed Skating Betting Sites in China<\/h2>\n<p>Short version \u2014 mainland China has strict prohibitions on most commercial sports betting; the only legal domestic option is the state-run Sports Lottery. Nevertheless, many Chinese bettors use international sportsbooks that have historically offered speed\u2011skating and short\u2011track markets (frequently around the Winter Olympics, World Cups and ISU championships). This page ranks international bookmakers with verifiable speed\u2011skating market coverage and evidence they have at least some operational presence or Chinese-language\/product touchpoints. Each entry explains what was verified, where markets tend to appear, and the legal\/accessibility caveats for readers in the People\u2019s Republic of China. <\/p>\n<h3>Methodology (short)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>We researched live sportsbook product pages, sportsbook newsrooms and betting-resource previews for explicit evidence of speed\u2011skating or short\u2011track markets (outrights, event winners, head\u2011to\u2011head and in\u2011play during major championships).<\/li>\n<li>We verified whether each operator has a Chinese-language interface, China-facing product touchpoints (apps\/timezone\/currencies) or other evidence that the operator targets Chinese users.<\/li>\n<li>We checked regulation\/licence statements on operator pages where available and noted when an operator is clearly forbidden or blocked from accepting Chinese residents.<\/li>\n<li>Rankings reflect suitability for a China-based speed\u2011skating bettor: measured coverage of skating disciplines, proven market depth (especially during Olympics\/World Championships), mobile usability for Asian markets, payments support as evidenced on operator or reputable regional pages, and legal\/accessibility considerations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important legal note: Mainland China prohibits most private online sports wagering and enforces this strictly. The state Sports Lottery is the only authorised national sports betting vehicle; international sportsbooks operate offshore and may be inaccessible or unlawful to use inside mainland China. We do not encourage illegal activity \u2014 read the \u201cLegal  accessibility\u201d notes in each review and the sources at the end. For background on domestic law and the Sports Lottery, see the official Sports Administration guidance. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sport.gov.cn\/n20001280\/n20067608\/n20067637\/c28329063\/content.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sport.gov.cn<\/a>)<\/p>\n<table class=\"bookmaker-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Rank<\/th>\n<th>Bookmaker<\/th>\n<th>Speed\u2011skating coverage (evidence)<\/th>\n<th>Market notes (when offered)<\/th>\n<th>Regulation \/ China access<\/th>\n<th>Official Site<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>1xBet<\/td>\n<td>Dedicated Speed Skating \/ Short Track betting pages visible on sportsbook (pre\u2011match  in\u2011play during major events).<\/td>\n<td>Markets appear around ISU World Cups and the Winter Olympics; broad event lists  H2H markets shown on live line. Evidence of Chinese timezone\/language presence on regional pages. <\/td>\n<td>Operates under Cura\u00e7ao licence for global product; targets Asian markets (China\/timezone mentions) but not licensed by PRC authorities \u2014 access may be restricted in mainland China. <\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/go.php\" class=\"bookmaker-official-button\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Official Site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Pinnacle<\/td>\n<td>Pinnacle publishes speed\u2011skating previews and exposes &#8220;Speed Skating&#8221; in its market API and editorial resources (historical Olympic previews included).<\/td>\n<td>Best for professional punters seeking sharp odds\/value on Winter Games and World Championship markets; not a mass\u2011market live betting hub for every minor race but solid outright  head\u2011to\u2011head lines when events open. <\/td>\n<td>Pinnacle runs regulated operations in several jurisdictions; does not hold PRC licensing \u2014 Chinese users sometimes access Pinnacle content and Chinese translations are available in parts of its product  apps. <\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/go.php\" class=\"bookmaker-official-button\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Official Site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Bet365<\/td>\n<td>Extensive Winter Olympics and speed\u2011skating editorial and market coverage on bet365 News; proven market depth during Olympic windows.<\/td>\n<td>Comprehensive coverage at major events (outrights, podium, individual race winners); strong pre\u2011match and event\u2011week in\u2011play on Olympic sessions. Mainland access inconsistent (geo\u2011blocks) \u2014 but bet365 is a go\u2011to for Olympic skating markets globally. <\/td>\n<td>Large global operator licensed in many regulated markets \u2014 not licensed in mainland China; Chinese bettors often cite bet365 as a market leader for Winter Olympics coverage. <\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/go.php\" class=\"bookmaker-official-button\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Official Site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>Betsson \/ Betsson Group<\/td>\n<td>Betsson\u2019s winter\u2011sports\/skiing pages and sportsbook navigation include speed\u2011skating references (editorial and event markets during Olympic windows).<\/td>\n<td>Good regional mobile product and clear Winter Sports navigation; depth is best during big events rather than every ISU World Cup. <\/td>\n<td>European operator (regulated in EU markets); not PRC\u2011licensed \u2014 availability in China depends on access method and mirror sites. <\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/go.php\" class=\"bookmaker-official-button\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Official Site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>22Bet<\/td>\n<td>Operator known to support Chinese language\/app listings and to run broad winter\u2011sports markets \u2014 affiliate\/app pages and app store listings show support for China region and winter sports coverage.<\/td>\n<td>Wide market coverage for niche events; Asian payment options and Chinese language support are frequently cited on regional pages (markets often appear for Olympic  major ISU events). <\/td>\n<td>Curacao \/ offshore licences in operator disclosures; offers Chinese-language product versions and local payment rails via regional payment partners \u2014 not PRC\u2011licensed. <\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/go.php\" class=\"bookmaker-official-button\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Official Site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>Betway<\/td>\n<td>Betway lists &#8220;Skating&#8221; under winter sports in its sport\u2011specific rules and has editorial coverage and Olympic markets (including short track and speed skating) during Games windows.<\/td>\n<td>Friendly mobile app and straightforward markets for Olympic skating events; depth is event\u2011dependent and concentrated on Olympics\/Worlds. <\/td>\n<td>Global operator, regulated in multiple markets; does not hold PRC authorisation \u2014 accessibility in mainland China is often limited. <\/td>\n<td><a href=\"\/go.php\" class=\"bookmaker-official-button\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">Official Site<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Short reviews \u2014 what we verified and why these made the list<\/h2>\n<h3>1 \u2014 1xBet (best overall niche coverage for Chinese users)<\/h3>\n<p>Why it ranks: 1xBet publishes specific Speed Skating and Short\u2011Track pages and explicitly shows detailed lineups and live markets during major events. That makes it the most visible operator with dedicated skating categories accessible from its sportsbook menu. Evidence: 1xBet\u2019s sportsbook contains Speed Skating and Short\u2011Track lines and live event listings. (<a href=\"https:\/\/1xbet.com\/en\/line\/speed-skating\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1xbet.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>What to expect: Outright winners, podium\/top\u20113, and head\u2011to\u2011head markets are typical when ISU World Cups, World Championships or the Winter Olympics are live. Market depth is event\u2011dependent \u2014 expect the strongest boards during Olympic windows. Note that 1xBet operates under Cura\u00e7ao\/ offshore licences and explicitly lists China\/HK timezones and China\u2011facing content in some regional pages \u2014 but this is not a PRC licence. Access inside mainland China can be blocked; many Chinese users rely on apps, mirrors or third\u2011party payment routes when using offshore sportsbooks. (<a href=\"https:\/\/1xbet.com\/en\/live\/football\/2966771-china-beihai-new-year-cup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1xbet.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3>2 \u2014 Pinnacle (best for value\/professional market lines)<\/h3>\n<p>Why it ranks: Pinnacle has long produced educational Winter Olympics and speed\u2011skating previews and its market API treats Speed Skating as a distinct sport. Pinnacle\u2019s prices and policy (high limits, low margins) appeal to serious value\u2011seekers when skating markets open. Evidence: Pinnacle\u2019s Winter Olympics and speed\u2011skating preview resources and API listings identify speed skating as a market. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinnacle.com\/betting-resources\/en\/winter-olympics-2022\/winter-olympics-2022-speed-skating-preview\/jbc2jjlqn2kc8l44\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pinnacle.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>What to expect: Strong outright and head\u2011to\u2011head pricing during world championship and Olympic windows; less likely to display very shallow micro\u2011prop markets for every heat. Pinnacle sometimes supplies data feeds used by third\u2011party odds aggregators, making it a price\u2011reference for advanced bettors. Access: Pinnacle is not PRC\u2011licensed; Chinese translations exist across its product and partner apps, but mainland access and accepted deposit rails vary.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Speed Skating Betting Sites in China Short version \u2014 mainland China has strict prohibitions on most commercial sports betting; the only legal domestic option is the state-run Sports Lottery. Nevertheless, many Chinese bettors use international sportsbooks that have historically offered speed\u2011skating and short\u2011track markets (frequently around the Winter Olympics, World Cups and ISU championships). 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