Round three of the 2026 WSL Championship Tour is upon us, and surfers are making their way to the Gold Coast. The Snapper Rocks spectacle concludes the league’s Australian endeavors, but there is plenty of surfing to come before the curtain falls on the “Land Down Under.” Jack Robinson starts as the men’s pre-event odds favorite, despite a difficult start to his campaign, while Molly Picklum enters as the lady to beat, after a stellar run of form in the last 12 months. Discover the best bets and picks ahead of the Gold Coast Pro.
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The Championship Tour drops into May with a visit to Snapper Rocks on the Australian Gold Coast. First call is scheduled for Dawn Patrol on Friday, May 1, from 7:30 am AEST (2:30 pm PT on April 30), and the event will run until the 11th day of the month. Catch every wave from the comfort of your couch, live on ESPN+ WSL.com. You can also find the latest results and heat schedules on the dedicated Gold Coast Pro event page.
Live WSL Odds
2026 WSL Gold Coast Pro Odds
Event Winner - Men's
Two-time victor in 2025, Jack Robinson starts the last event of 2026 on home turf as the favorite for top honors. He’s endured a difficult start to 2026, registering a round two and round three exit in his initial events. Robinson is followed in the betting by Gabriel Medina. The Brazilian appears to have shaken off his injury-hit 2025, with two strong performances so far. He made the semi-final in the season opener, followed by a final appearance last time out. He’s looking good and offers value for money at +551.
We are adding more Brazilian flair into the mix in the form of Italo Ferreira, Dora, and the Pupo brothers. Italo is yet to produce his best surfing, but he’s on the right track. “Brabo” lost out by a point in the Margaret River semifinal to the eventual winner, George Pittar, who bagged his maiden CT title. Yago Dora started the year strong with a runner-up return at Bells Beach, followed by a quarterfinal appearance in Western Australia. As for the siblings, Miguel Pupo drew first blood this term with a win in the opening event. Then, his brother, Samuel, took the reins last time to claim a semifinal berth.
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Surfer
Event Winner Odds
Payout on $20
Jack Robinson
+512
$122.40
Gabriel Medina
+551
$130.20
Filipe Toledo
+658
$151.60
Italo Ferreira
+663
$152.60
Griffin Colapinto
+725
$165.00
Ethan Ewing
+792
$178.40
Yago Dora
+959
$211.80
Leonardo Fioravanti
+1708
$361.60
Kanoa Igarashi
+1735
$367.00
Jordy Smith
+1846
$389.20
Samuel Pupo
+2310
$482.00
Joao Chianca
+2595
$539.00
Seth Moniz
+2647
$549.40
Marco Mignot
+2662
$552.40
George Pittar
+2807
$581.40
Connor O'Leary
+2921
$604.20
Miguel Pupo
+3510
$722.00
Cole Houshmand
+4155
$851.00
Reef Heazlewood
+4192
$858.40
Rio Waida
+4685
$957.00
Crosby Colapinto
+4900
$1,000.00
Liam O'Brien
+4951
$1,010.20
Barron Mamiya
+5163
$1,052.60
Joel Vaughan
+5163
$1,052.60
Jake Marshall
+5998
$1,219.60
Kauli Vaast
+6657
$1,351.40
Alan Cleland
+7307
$1,481.40
Callum Robson
+7965
$1,613.00
Eli Hanneman
+8164
$1,652.80
Luke Thompson
+8991
$1,818.20
Morgan Cibilic
+8991
$1,818.20
Oscar Berry
+8991
$1,818.20
Winter Vincent
+10104
$2,040.80
Ramzi Boukhiam
+10538
$2,127.60
Alejo Muniz
+11011
$2,222.20
Mateus Herdy
+11136
$2,247.20
Expert Pick
The battle for dominance in the men’s CT bracket is fierce, which is why we’re sticking with the tried-and-tested. Gabriel Medina wins the contest for our expert pick after taking the lead in the rankings. He drops in at +551 for the victory, potentially paying out $130.20 for a $20.00 wager.
Round 1 Heats - Men's
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Surfer
Heat Odds
Payout on $20
Oscar Berry
+120
$44.00
Callum Robson
-160
$32.50
Mateus Herdy
-101
$39.80
Reef Heazlewood
-131
$35.27
Luke Thompson
+109
$41.80
Winter Vincent
-145
$33.79
Ramzi Boukhiam
+127
$45.40
Morgan Cibilic
-170
$31.76
Round 2 Heats - Men's
Rio Waida takes on Ethan Ewing in the pick of our round two heat matchups. The Queenslander, Ewing, has the advantage of home crowd support this week, but Waida’s odds are too attractive to ignore. Waida outperformed Ewing at Bells Beach, reaching the third round, but the Australian bounced back in Western Australia to grab a quarterfinal spot. As it stands, it’s one all in terms of finishing positions this season. However, Waida is priced as the underdog at +270.
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Surfer
Heat Odds
Payout on $20
Barron Mamiya
-130
$35.38
Marco Mignot
-102
$39.61
Kauli Vaast
+190
$58.00
Jordy Smith
-264
$27.58
Rio Waida
+270
$74.00
Ethan Ewing
-400
$25.00
Crosby Colapinto
-130
$35.38
Jake Marshall
-102
$39.61
George Pittar
-220
$29.09
Alejo Muniz
+161
$52.20
Liam O'Brien
+170
$54.00
Kanoa Igarashi
-233
$28.58
Joel Vaughan
+109
$41.80
Connor O'Leary
-145
$33.79
Alan Cleland
+297
$79.40
Jack Robinson
-450
$24.44
Leonardo Fioravanti
-220
$29.09
Seth Moniz
+161
$52.20
Filipe Toledo
-306
$26.54
Cole Houshmand
+216
$63.20
Samuel Pupo
-160
$32.50
Joao Chianca
+120
$44.00
Miguel Pupo
-296
$26.76
Eli Hanneman
+210
$62.00
H2H - Men's
The men’s Championship Tour leader, Gabriel Medina, faces Jack Robinson in our pick of the Snapper Rocks matchups. Medina is the slight underdog at -107, offering a prospective payout of $38.69 for a $20.00 stake. The Brazilian has outshone Robinson in both events this year, with a best finish of second at Margaret River.
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Surfer
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Ethan Ewing
-110
$38.18
Griffin Colapinto
-120
$36.67
Filipe Toledo
-121
$36.53
Italo Ferreira
-109
$38.35
Jack Robinson
-124
$36.13
Gabriel Medina
-107
$38.69
Event Winner - Women's
After six consecutive WSL CT finals appearances, Molly Picklum’s run was broken in Western Australia. She exited in the quarterfinals at the hands of Luana Silva. Despite the result, the Australian is favored to top the score sheet on home soil, after winning three of her past seven appearances. Further down the odds sheet, Lakey Peterson starts at +1598 and is brimming with confidence after her success at Margaret River. It marked her first triumph since J-Bay in 2023.
Young Caitlin Simmers produced her best performance of 2026 at Margaret River. She entered the semifinal in the last event, but also fell to Silva. Simmer’s last tasted glory in Abu Dhabi over 12 months ago, and has only featured in two finals since. Gabriela Bryan starts the final Australian event of the year with two triumphs in her last five WSL events. The Hawaiian packed her bags early in Western Australia after a quarterfinal defeat, but she’s always a threat, evidenced by her win at Bells Beach in early April.
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Surfer
Event Winner Odds
Payout on $20
Molly Picklum
+385
$97.00
Gabriela Bryan
+417
$103.40
Caitlin Simmers
+480
$116.00
Caroline Marks
+710
$162.00
Tyler Wright
+800
$180.00
Bettylou Sakura Johnson
+843
$188.60
Stephanie Gilmore
+850
$190.00
Erin Brooks
+957
$211.40
Lakey Peterson
+1598
$339.60
Carissa Moore
+1667
$353.40
Sally Fitzgibbons
+2799
$579.80
Isabella Nichols
+2903
$600.60
Luana Silva
+3075
$635.00
Brisa Hennessy
+3233
$666.60
Vahine Fierro
+4137
$847.40
Bella Kenworthy
+4850
$990.00
Sawyer Lindblad
+5582
$1,136.40
Alyssa Spencer
+5614
$1,142.80
Dimity Stoyle
+6797
$1,379.40
Anat Lelior
+7592
$1,538.40
Francisca Veselko
+7652
$1,550.40
Nadia Erostarbe
+7652
$1,550.40
Yolanda Hopkins
+8991
$1,818.20
Expert Pick
Gabriela Bryan paddles out at Snapper Rocks with a 40% win rate in her last five WSL CT events. She’s already bagged silverware in 2026 and is fairly priced at +417 for the victory. Wagering $20.00 on the Hawaiian stands to potentially payout $103.40.
Round 1 Heats - Women's
Stephanie Gilmore meets Erin Brooks in the pick of our ladies’ heats. Gilmore has endured a round-one exit in both events this year, but is still favored to beat Brooks in Queensland. However, Brooks has performed better than her opponent in 2026, with consecutive round two appearances, but is priced as the underdog at +109.
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Surfer
Heat Odds
Payout on $20
Francisca Veselko
-140
$34.29
Yolanda Hopkins
+105
$41.00
Sally Fitzgibbons
-150
$33.33
Bella Kenworthy
+113
$42.60
Vahine Fierro
+102
$40.40
Brisa Hennessy
-135
$34.81
Alyssa Spencer
-145
$33.79
Nadia Erostarbe
+109
$41.80
Anat Lelior
+265
$73.00
Tyler Wright
-390
$25.13
Stephanie Gilmore
-145
$33.79
Erin Brooks
+109
$41.80
Dimity Stoyle
+127
$45.40
Sawyer Lindblad
-175
$31.43
H2H - Women's
Caroline Marks and Gabriela Bryan are pitted against each other in our women’s matchup showcase. Marks holds the longer odds at +113, after a quarterfinal performance last time out. While the result showed an improvement from the season opener, it’s dwarfed by Bryan’s victory at Bells Beach. Marks is a reliable surfer, but it’s hard to see her toppling Bryan in her current form.
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Surfer
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Caroline Marks
+113
$42.60
Gabriela Bryan
-150
$33.33
2026 WSL Futures Odds
Men's
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Surfer
Futures Odds
Payout on $20
Gabriel Medina
+245
$69.00
Griffin Colapinto
+461
$112.20
Yago Dora
+463
$112.60
Italo Ferreira
+518
$123.60
Ethan Ewing
+745
$169.00
Jack Robinson
+1356
$291.20
Filipe Toledo
+1362
$292.40
Leonardo Fioravanti
+1450
$310.00
George Pittar
+1787
$377.40
Jordy Smith
+2567
$533.40
Kanoa Igarashi
+3025
$625.00
Miguel Pupo
+3222
$664.40
Kauli Vaast
+3471
$714.20
Barron Mamiya
+5055
$1,031.00
Cole Houshmand
+6229
$1,265.80
Joao Chianca
+6844
$1,388.80
Crosby Colapinto
+9900
$2,000.00
Rio Waida
+10104
$2,040.80
Morgan Cibilic
+12887
$2,597.40
Marco Mignot
+12887
$2,597.40
Jake Marshall
+12887
$2,597.40
Connor O'Leary
+12887
$2,597.40
Callum Robson
+12887
$2,597.40
Eli Hanneman
+12887
$2,597.40
Joel Vaughan
+12887
$2,597.40
Seth Moniz
+13058
$2,631.60
Samuel Pupo
+13058
$2,631.60
Liam O'Brien
+13058
$2,631.60
Ramzi Boukhiam
+13058
$2,631.60
Alejo Muniz
+13058
$2,631.60
Alan Cleland
+13058
$2,631.60
Mateus Herdy
+13058
$2,631.60
Luke Thompson
+13058
$2,631.60
Oscar Berry
+13058
$2,631.60
Women's
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Surfer
Futures Odds
Payout on $20
Molly Picklum
+329
$85.80
Gabriela Bryan
+350
$90.00
Caitlin Simmers
+365
$93.00
Lakey Peterson
+561
$132.20
Caroline Marks
+700
$160.00
Carissa Moore
+852
$190.40
Luana Silva
+1420
$304.00
Erin Brooks
+1427
$305.40
Stephanie Gilmore
+1595
$339.00
Bettylou Sakura Johnson
+1884
$396.80
Isabella Nichols
+2504
$520.80
Tyler Wright
+3384
$696.80
Sawyer Lindblad
+3791
$778.20
Brisa Hennessy
+7592
$1,538.40
Yolanda Hopkins
+7592
$1,538.40
Vahine Fierro
+7652
$1,550.40
Sally Fitzgibbons
+7652
$1,550.40
Alyssa Spencer
+7652
$1,550.40
Nadia Erostarbe
+7652
$1,550.40
Bella Kenworthy
+7652
$1,550.40
Francisca Veselko
+7713
$1,562.60
Anat Lelior
+7713
$1,562.60
Where to Bet on WSL
The 2026 WSL season is underway, and surfers are moving East to the Gold Coast for round three. Can Gabriel Medina and Gabriela Bryan extend their lead at the top of the men’s and women’s standings, respectively?
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Which Sportsbooks Offer WSL Betting?
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What is the Current Legal Status of Betting on the World Surf League in the US?
The legal status of WSL betting differs from state to state. The lifting of the federal sports betting ban in 2018 (by the Supreme Court) gave states the independence to legalize sports betting. WSL betting is mostly legal in states with regulated sports betting and licensed sportsbooks like Colorado and New Jersey. Check your sportsbooks and state-specific regulations to confirm availability.
What Are the Most Popular Types of Bets for WSL Events?
Common WSL betting options include outright winner bets, head-to-head matchups, and futures bets (predicting season champions). Most platforms also allow prop bets—for example, you can predict the highest wave score in a competition.
Do Sportsbooks Offer Live Betting for WSL?
Yes. Betting platforms like FanDuel and BetMGM have live betting options. Their users can place bets during the WSL competition. For example, bettors can predict the next wave score, who will win the ongoing heat, or whether a competitor will achieve a given aggregate. Note that not all events may qualify for live betting. Check out your sportsbook live betting section for more.
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The International Surfing Association announced an IOC‑approved LA 2028 surfing qualification system that sharply reduces automatic World Surf League Championship Tour Olympic spots. The move drew formal rejection from the WSL and World Professional Surfers, the surfers’ representative group. WSL CEO Ryan Crosby said the WSL had not been properly consulted, accusing the ISA of canceling meetings, ignoring emails, and pursuing back‑channel discussions. Championship Tour surfers publicly protested, and leading competitors, including reigning world champion Yago Dora, Filipe Toledo, Caity Simmers, and Lakey Peterson, called the changes unfair and urged a return to a system that guarantees top‑ranked competitors qualify.
The ISA’s updated proposal would shrink the CT pathway. One report says available CT places would fall from 10 men and 8 women under prior arrangements to five men and five women. It proposes to determine CT‑based Olympic qualifiers using results from the first four to five events of the 2028 CT season with a June 15, 2028, cutoff, instead of relying on full 2027 season rankings.
Under the ISA framework, the overall qualification table allocates 48 athlete places (24 men, 24 women). The plan reserves ten athlete places from the 2028 WSL Championship Tour (top five per gender, capped at one per nation) and ten places from the 2028 ISA World Surfing Games; continental slots would be earned via the 2026 Asian Games, the 2027 Pan American Games, and the 2027 European Championship. Africa and Oceania slots would be awarded via the 2027 ISA World Surfing Games with a top‑25 requirement, and team slots would be allocated via the 2026 and 2027 ISA World Surfing Games. The proposal also reserves one host‑nation slot per gender for the United States and one universality slot per gender, which requires a top‑40 finish at the 2027 or 2028 ISA World Surfing Games. Lower Trestles near San Clemente, California, has been named as the site for the LA 2028 competition. Reports vary on the national quota, but one source describes a maximum of three athletes per gender per National Olympic Committee. However, other reporting says the updated rules cut per‑country Olympic quotas from two athletes to one. ISA president Fernando Aguerre defended the framework as fair and aligned with IOC objectives. The announcement highlights an ongoing governance conflict between the sport’s global federation and the professional tour over Olympic access for elite surfers.
View Live Betting Odds The season opener is done and dusted on the WSL Championship Tour, and surfers are now making their way to Margaret River for round two. Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo drew first blood in 2026, grabbing the silverware at Bells, but the latter finds himself priced as a longshot leading into …
Best Bets: WSL Snapper Rocks Pre-Event Odds Analysis 2026
Round three of the 2026 WSL Championship Tour is upon us, and surfers are making their way to the Gold Coast. The Snapper Rocks spectacle concludes the league’s Australian endeavors, but there is plenty of surfing to come before the curtain falls on the “Land Down Under.” Jack Robinson starts as the men’s pre-event odds favorite, despite a difficult start to his campaign, while Molly Picklum enters as the lady to beat, after a stellar run of form in the last 12 months. Discover the best bets and picks ahead of the Gold Coast Pro.
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Schedule and How to Watch WSL Snapper Rocks 2026
The Championship Tour drops into May with a visit to Snapper Rocks on the Australian Gold Coast. First call is scheduled for Dawn Patrol on Friday, May 1, from 7:30 am AEST (2:30 pm PT on April 30), and the event will run until the 11th day of the month. Catch every wave from the comfort of your couch, live on ESPN+ WSL.com. You can also find the latest results and heat schedules on the dedicated Gold Coast Pro event page.
Live WSL Odds
2026 WSL Gold Coast Pro Odds
Event Winner - Men's
Two-time victor in 2025, Jack Robinson starts the last event of 2026 on home turf as the favorite for top honors. He’s endured a difficult start to 2026, registering a round two and round three exit in his initial events. Robinson is followed in the betting by Gabriel Medina. The Brazilian appears to have shaken off his injury-hit 2025, with two strong performances so far. He made the semi-final in the season opener, followed by a final appearance last time out. He’s looking good and offers value for money at +551.
We are adding more Brazilian flair into the mix in the form of Italo Ferreira, Dora, and the Pupo brothers. Italo is yet to produce his best surfing, but he’s on the right track. “Brabo” lost out by a point in the Margaret River semifinal to the eventual winner, George Pittar, who bagged his maiden CT title. Yago Dora started the year strong with a runner-up return at Bells Beach, followed by a quarterfinal appearance in Western Australia. As for the siblings, Miguel Pupo drew first blood this term with a win in the opening event. Then, his brother, Samuel, took the reins last time to claim a semifinal berth.
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Expert Pick
The battle for dominance in the men’s CT bracket is fierce, which is why we’re sticking with the tried-and-tested. Gabriel Medina wins the contest for our expert pick after taking the lead in the rankings. He drops in at +551 for the victory, potentially paying out $130.20 for a $20.00 wager.
Round 1 Heats - Men's
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Round 2 Heats - Men's
Rio Waida takes on Ethan Ewing in the pick of our round two heat matchups. The Queenslander, Ewing, has the advantage of home crowd support this week, but Waida’s odds are too attractive to ignore. Waida outperformed Ewing at Bells Beach, reaching the third round, but the Australian bounced back in Western Australia to grab a quarterfinal spot. As it stands, it’s one all in terms of finishing positions this season. However, Waida is priced as the underdog at +270.
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H2H - Men's
The men’s Championship Tour leader, Gabriel Medina, faces Jack Robinson in our pick of the Snapper Rocks matchups. Medina is the slight underdog at -107, offering a prospective payout of $38.69 for a $20.00 stake. The Brazilian has outshone Robinson in both events this year, with a best finish of second at Margaret River.
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Event Winner - Women's
After six consecutive WSL CT finals appearances, Molly Picklum’s run was broken in Western Australia. She exited in the quarterfinals at the hands of Luana Silva. Despite the result, the Australian is favored to top the score sheet on home soil, after winning three of her past seven appearances. Further down the odds sheet, Lakey Peterson starts at +1598 and is brimming with confidence after her success at Margaret River. It marked her first triumph since J-Bay in 2023.
Young Caitlin Simmers produced her best performance of 2026 at Margaret River. She entered the semifinal in the last event, but also fell to Silva. Simmer’s last tasted glory in Abu Dhabi over 12 months ago, and has only featured in two finals since. Gabriela Bryan starts the final Australian event of the year with two triumphs in her last five WSL events. The Hawaiian packed her bags early in Western Australia after a quarterfinal defeat, but she’s always a threat, evidenced by her win at Bells Beach in early April.
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Expert Pick
Gabriela Bryan paddles out at Snapper Rocks with a 40% win rate in her last five WSL CT events. She’s already bagged silverware in 2026 and is fairly priced at +417 for the victory. Wagering $20.00 on the Hawaiian stands to potentially payout $103.40.
Round 1 Heats - Women's
Stephanie Gilmore meets Erin Brooks in the pick of our ladies’ heats. Gilmore has endured a round-one exit in both events this year, but is still favored to beat Brooks in Queensland. However, Brooks has performed better than her opponent in 2026, with consecutive round two appearances, but is priced as the underdog at +109.
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H2H - Women's
Caroline Marks and Gabriela Bryan are pitted against each other in our women’s matchup showcase. Marks holds the longer odds at +113, after a quarterfinal performance last time out. While the result showed an improvement from the season opener, it’s dwarfed by Bryan’s victory at Bells Beach. Marks is a reliable surfer, but it’s hard to see her toppling Bryan in her current form.
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2026 WSL Futures Odds
Men's
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Women's
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Where to Bet on WSL
The 2026 WSL season is underway, and surfers are moving East to the Gold Coast for round three. Can Gabriel Medina and Gabriela Bryan extend their lead at the top of the men’s and women’s standings, respectively?
Place your bets with our partner sportsbooks and check out our WSL Betting Guide if you’re new to the tour.
And remember, bet smart, have fun, and enjoy every wave.
Odds subject to change by sportsbook.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Refer to your sportsbook’s eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions, or contact your state’s gaming commission to verify your state’s WSL betting legality. Most licensed betting platforms restrict access in prohibited states, saving you from the long confirmation process.
For the best WSL betting experience, select reputable, regulated sportsbooks like Fanduel, DraftKings, Caesars Sportsbook, and BetMGM. Check event schedules and relevant offers ahead of every WSL competition. Use Underdog Fantasy for Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) gaming.
The legal status of WSL betting differs from state to state. The lifting of the federal sports betting ban in 2018 (by the Supreme Court) gave states the independence to legalize sports betting. WSL betting is mostly legal in states with regulated sports betting and licensed sportsbooks like Colorado and New Jersey. Check your sportsbooks and state-specific regulations to confirm availability.
Common WSL betting options include outright winner bets, head-to-head matchups, and futures bets (predicting season champions). Most platforms also allow prop bets—for example, you can predict the highest wave score in a competition.
Yes. Betting platforms like FanDuel and BetMGM have live betting options. Their users can place bets during the WSL competition. For example, bettors can predict the next wave score, who will win the ongoing heat, or whether a competitor will achieve a given aggregate. Note that not all events may qualify for live betting. Check out your sportsbook live betting section for more.
Consider Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) if your state does not allow sports betting. Unlike traditional betting, DFS falls under a different regulatory framework, making it legal in several jurisdictions. DFS platforms like Underground Fantasy and DraftKings DFS are common in states where sports betting is illegal.
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ISA cuts CT Olympic spots to five per gender for LA 2028
The International Surfing Association announced an IOC‑approved LA 2028 surfing qualification system that sharply reduces automatic World Surf League Championship Tour Olympic spots. The move drew formal rejection from the WSL and World Professional Surfers, the surfers’ representative group. WSL CEO Ryan Crosby said the WSL had not been properly consulted, accusing the ISA of canceling meetings, ignoring emails, and pursuing back‑channel discussions. Championship Tour surfers publicly protested, and leading competitors, including reigning world champion Yago Dora, Filipe Toledo, Caity Simmers, and Lakey Peterson, called the changes unfair and urged a return to a system that guarantees top‑ranked competitors qualify.
The ISA’s updated proposal would shrink the CT pathway. One report says available CT places would fall from 10 men and 8 women under prior arrangements to five men and five women. It proposes to determine CT‑based Olympic qualifiers using results from the first four to five events of the 2028 CT season with a June 15, 2028, cutoff, instead of relying on full 2027 season rankings.
Under the ISA framework, the overall qualification table allocates 48 athlete places (24 men, 24 women). The plan reserves ten athlete places from the 2028 WSL Championship Tour (top five per gender, capped at one per nation) and ten places from the 2028 ISA World Surfing Games; continental slots would be earned via the 2026 Asian Games, the 2027 Pan American Games, and the 2027 European Championship. Africa and Oceania slots would be awarded via the 2027 ISA World Surfing Games with a top‑25 requirement, and team slots would be allocated via the 2026 and 2027 ISA World Surfing Games. The proposal also reserves one host‑nation slot per gender for the United States and one universality slot per gender, which requires a top‑40 finish at the 2027 or 2028 ISA World Surfing Games. Lower Trestles near San Clemente, California, has been named as the site for the LA 2028 competition. Reports vary on the national quota, but one source describes a maximum of three athletes per gender per National Olympic Committee. However, other reporting says the updated rules cut per‑country Olympic quotas from two athletes to one. ISA president Fernando Aguerre defended the framework as fair and aligned with IOC objectives. The announcement highlights an ongoing governance conflict between the sport’s global federation and the professional tour over Olympic access for elite surfers.
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View Live Betting Odds The season opener is done and dusted on the WSL Championship Tour, and surfers are now making their way to Margaret River for round two. Gabriela Bryan and Miguel Pupo drew first blood in 2026, grabbing the silverware at Bells, but the latter finds himself priced as a longshot leading into …