World Series Of Poker latest news and betting odds.
5th November, 2009
This Saturday will see the eagerly awaited final table continue at the World Series of Poker’s main event, with all nine players seeking the prize fund of a massive $8,546,435!
Throughout the competition, there has been a lot of attention on Phil Ivey, a player that some consider the best poker player in America. Ivey will continue play in seventh position on Saturday, with around ten million chips in play. Ivey’s biggest competitor, that is in his way of winning the title and cash is Darvin Moon who will lead the game on Saturday with around thirty- five million chips.
Online bookies Party Bet are offering all the latest news and odds on the tournament and after players have exceeded expectations, the bookies have been forced to re think their odds. Despite Darvin Moon leading the way by a long way, Party Bet has been forced to slash Phil Ivey’s odds from 5/1 to 7/2, making him the clear favourite to win the WSOP Main Event, whilst Moon is priced at longer odds of 4/1 to win.
A spokesman from Party Bet explained, “Has the world gone mad? Ivey is a short stack and Moon is a massive chip leader with 30% of the chips in play. It just doesn’t make sense but the punters just keep coming for Ivey and we have had no choice but to make him favourite because of our large six figure liabilities and the consistent interest. If Ivey achieves what punters think he can, it will be the worst poker result in bookmaking history.”
Acknowledging the madness of the punters betting pattern is Party Poker Ambassador Mike Sexton who said, ““Phil Ivey is the most well known pro to the public and this has to be a sentimental bet for action on the tournament. I regard Ivey as the best player in the world and it would be nice to see him win but as everyone knows chips are power.”
Bookmakers fear, shock and confusion have developed from the statistics of the final table, with Ivey only having 5% of the chips in play, yet punters are clearly confident that he will draw the hands to beat the table.
Next in the betting line after Ivey and Moon is Eric Buchman priced at 9/2. The UK’s James Akenhead odds have drifted and he is now priced with slightly longer odds at 14/1 to win.
For more odds on the tournament including what colour the final river card will be, or the prediction of hands, then visit Party Bet. Alternatively visit Gaming Alerts site review of Party Poker and see if it would suit your future Poker needs.
By Elena
