In this post, I'm going to list the bookmakers that will more than likely have betting odds available for customers to bet on in the weeks, days and especially hours leading in to the summer spectacular. The approach I usually take is to name the companies that offered prices for the previous event - in this case it's the aforementioned Battleground. I'll also look back to last year's SummerSlam and point out the firms that had odds then as well.
5Dimes Sportsbook
5Dimes was the second sports betting firm to publish betting markets for Battleground. I have listed it first because it is one of the major sports betting companies when it comes to WWE betting.
The company's Battleground markets first went live on Wednesday June 24th. Three-and-a-half weeks before the event!
It's also worth noting that 5Dimes published odds for last year's SummerSlam as well.
When the markets are open, you'll be able to view them under 'Other Sports' at 5Dimes.com.
25th July Update: 5Dimes Has Published Its First SummerSlam Market
Betfair Sportsbook
The Betfair Sportsbook was the third company to publish WWE Battleground odds. Its markets went live on Thursday June 25th, so - just like with 5Dimes - nearly a full month before the event itself.
Betfair was another firm that took bets on SummerSlam 2014. The company's WWE coverage is the top when it comes to WWE prop bets. The traders price up some intriguing offerings each month. They had a handful available for Battleground, so I am sure there will be some available for the 2015 edition of SummerSlam.
When they become available, Betfair's SummerSlam odds can be found under 'USA' in the 'Special Bets' section of Betfair.com.
Oh, and if you'd like to bet on next year's Royal Rumble - Betfair already has a market up for that. It can be found in the aforementioned 'Special Bets' section (under 'USA')
28th July Update: Betfair Publishes WWE SummerSlam main event odds
Bwin Sportsbook
The bwin Sportsbook was the first betting company to produce betting odds for Battleground. They went up on Tuesday 23rd June. However, the traders tend to take their WWE markets down a lot and the Battleground odds weren't up as consistently as the 5Dimes and Betfair odds. They were not available on the day of the show, that's why I have placed bwin third on this list.
Bwin is relatively new when it comes to World Wrestling Entertainment betting, so it goes without stating that the company did not have prices up for last year's SummerSlam. It has also been taking bets on next year's Royal Rumble.
When they become available, the WWE SummerSlam odds will be viewable under 'Entertainment' on the sportsbook menu at bwin.com.
21st July Update: bwin is the first company to install odds for SummerSlam 2015
Ladbrokes
Ladbrokes is one of Britain's biggest sports betting brands and has been accepting wagers on World Wrestling Entertainment events for over a year.
The company's WWE Battleground 2015 odds were first put up on the Monday before the show. This is early for Ladbrokes as - in the past - there have been times when markets were published on the day of the show.
Ladbrokes did have prices up for last year's SummerSlam so I would not be surprised if the traders chalk up prices for this year's show. The firm is another bookie that has its eyes set on January as it too has a market up for customers to bet on the 2016 Royal Rumble winner.
When they're available, you'll be able to find Ladbrokes' WWE SummerSlam odds under 'Wrestling' on the sportsbook's menu. For a quicker route, you can follow this link to Ladbrokes' Wrestling Page.
Paddy Power
The Irish sports betting company - Paddy Power - has been publishing WWE markets for years. Its WWE Battleground markets went live in the early afternoon of the Wednesday before the show (July 15th) so there was enough time for customers to get their bets in.
The company also offered its customers a handful of prop bets where they could bet on things like Undertaker making an appearance, Sheamus cashing in his MITB briefcase and more.
Customers were able to bet on SummerSlam in 2014. I would be very surprised if there isn't anything up for this year's show.
When they're available, Paddy Power's WWE markets are categorised under 'Sports Novelties' at PaddyPower.com. Alternatively, you can follow this direct link to Paddy Power's WWE Betting Page.
26th July Update: Paddy Power Has Published WWE SummerSlam Odds
Sportsbet Australia
Live in Australia? If so, you can bet on the Paddy Power owened Sportsbet Australia.
When Paddy Power's SummerSlam odds are up, so will the Sportsbet's.
Check Sportsbet's WWE Betting Page
Sky Bet
Sky Bet is another betting brand that has been publishing WWE betting lines for a very long time. I would be extremely shocked if odds for SummerSlam weren't published in time for this year's event.
The company put out Battleground odds on the Wednesday leading in to the pay-per-view and was the first to install odds for all the matches that had already been announced for the show.
When available, you'll be able to view these odds under 'Wrestling' on the sportsbook menu at SkyBet.com.
17th August Update: Prices have been published. View Sky Bet's WWE SummerSlam odds
SummerSlam 2014 Bookmakers
Other than the names listed above, there were two other sports betting firms that offered WWE SummerSlam odds last year.
Boylesports
Boylesports.com publishes WWE betting markets for the main WWE cards. The most recent event the company put odds up for was WrestleMania XXXI, so there is a good chance you'll find odds for SummerSlam.
William Hill
William Hill is one of Britain's oldest sports betting firms and is the first betting company to offer WWE betting odds on these shores. The firm didn't have any markets up for Battleground. This was surprising as it was the first WWE pay-per-view the company missed in 2015.
If odds do become available, you'll find them under 'TV/Specials' at WilliamHill.com
Another way to see if WWE SummerSlam odds have gone live is to bookmark BetOnWrestling.co.uk's Live WWE Odds Page.
I hope this post has been helpful. Good luck with your bets!
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