Wsop Prop Bets
What Are Prop Bets? Short for proposition bets, a prop bet is wager on whether an event will happen or not. Prop bets have long been a part of poker lore and have experienced a surge in popularity in betting markets outside of poker in recent years. The Super Bowl draws by far the biggest market for prop bets each year. The high rollers are in Las Vegas for the 2019 World Series of Poker event which runs through July 16th. Get our predictions and picks on WSOP prop bets. Prop bets (also known as proposition bets) are extremely popular in the poker world and come in all shapes and sizes. These, as you would expect to, include a proposition of some sorts and a bet. I can guarantee that you’ve probably made a proposition bet.
The World Series of Poker 2019 is in full swing. Although WSOP is always a special time of year for poker players and fans alike, this year is even more so as the Series is celebrating its 50th anniversary. With special events added to the mix, like the Big 50, there are even more people gathering in Las Vegas for their shot at the glory.
The 2018 World Series of Poker is underway in Las Vegas. OddsShark takes a look at some of the proposition betting – “prop bets” – on the different action that occurs during the tournament. When it comes to betting on poker tournaments at the sportsbooks, you can do the simple thing and wager just on the outcome of an event.
The tournament action is pretty well covered, though, so that’s not what we’ll focus on in this particular article. Instead, we’ll look into action available away from the tables in the form of various prop bets you can put your money on. There are quite a few decent betting opportunities this year, and we’re bringing you some of the most interesting ones.
The Number of Main Event Entrants
Every year, it is the $10,000 Main Event that attracts the most attention and creates a huge buzz in the poker community. Things may change in terms of WSOP but the Main Event bracelet, along with the huge prize money and the prestige that comes with winning remains the dream of many casual players and professionals alike.
The last year saw the second-biggest Main Event field since 2006 despite many theories about poker not being as popular anymore. The exact number of players to pony up the $10,000 buy-in for their seat in the big one was 7,845. So, this year, the line is set at 7,850.5 at the odds of -120 for over. With everything we’ve seen thus far, looking at the previous year, and accounting for the fact this is the Anniversary Series, betting over seems quite reasonable.
Will There Be a Lady at the ME Final Table?
Historically speaking, the Main Event hasn’t been too kind on the ladies. The last time we saw a woman making it to the final table was back in 1995 when Barbara Enright made it to the final nine, eventually finishing in 5th place. Yet, the number of female players in poker is on the rise so things might be looking up.
If you were to bet “Yes,” the odds are currently +550, while the odds against are -1,000. It is clear where the bookies are with this one, but if you are looking to try your luck with a reasonable bet, this one might be worth. There are quite a few decent female players in the field, and seeing one of them making it all the way to the coveted final table isn’t that far-fetched.
Will Phil “The Poker Brat” Hellmuth Win Another Gold?
Phil Hellmuth is easily one of the best-known names in the world of poker. The man who holds an absolute record with 15 WSOP gold bracelets to his name is always looking to add another one to his collection. Will he do it in 2019?
If you were to bet “Yes,” you’d get odds of about +180, which doesn’t sound right. But, this particular prop, as it is offered now, includes some other big-name players such as Doyle Brunson, Phil Ivey, and Johnny Chan. With these four in the mix, you’re looking at more than a fair shot of one of them grabbing the gold.
Of course, Brunson is pretty much out of the picture as he made it clear last year he had no intention of playing big tournaments anymore. On the other hand, Ivey has been very active in Vegas this year (at the surprise and delight of his many fans), so he could be the one to make this bet as well. Either way, it’s a good one to make if you want to have more fun sweating your favorite players.
What Hand Wins the Main Event?
This is a fun one, but it is pretty much shot in the dark. Pretty much any hand you could imagine could potentially be the one to make the champion if the circumstances are right. So, by all means, go for it if you fancy a gamble, but don’t hold your breath.
The betting options include two pairs or better at even money and one pair or worse at -140. Given the Main Event structure, it is possible the players will be somewhat deep when they enter the final battle, which would favor the stronger hand for the winner. However, it is really impossible to predict how things will really play out.
Other Interesting WSOP Bets to Check Out
If you really want to spread your bets for this year’s Series, there are many more options out there. Most of them have to do with the Main Event in one way or the other, which is hardly a surprise seeing how many people identify the entire WSOP through the Main Event.
- Will the ME runner-up get “rivered” (Yes at +300, No at -500)
- Bet on the winner’s birthplace
- Last longer: Phil Ivey (-135) vs. Tom Dwan (-105)
- The age of the winner when the last card is dealt: 29 or older vs. 28 or younger (-120 both ways)
- Will there be a female open event winner (Yes at +300, No at -500)
So, there you have it. These are some of the hottest WSOP prop bets at the moment, just in case you’re looking for some different action or want to make your viewing experience more exciting. If you couldn’t be in Vegas this summer yourself, this is a great way to experience at least some of the excitement taking place at the Rio around the clock!
Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.If you happened to be strolling through the jam-packed hallways of the Rio All Suites Hotel & Casino earlier this year – soaking in the sights and sounds of the 2018 World Series of Poker (WSOP)– you might just have met a man dressed as a shark passing out $1 bills.
No, this wasn’t a promotional stunt for poker sunglasses company Blue Shark Optics or one of the weirdos who come to the WSOP every year looking to play dress-up.
Instead, recreational player Brandon Potter of Connecticut wore the shark costume while paying passersby a buck apiece to tell him a bad beat story.
During a segment of ESPN’s coverage of the WSOP Main Event, reporter Joe Stapleton caught up with Potter to find out exactly how he came to find himself in such a curious position.
As it turns out, Potter recently lost a “last longer” bet to a poker pal, with the mutually agreed upon punishment being a day spent listening to bad beat stories.
When his friend survived longer in the tournament both were playing, Potter came out on the wrong end of the painful prop bet, forcing him to don the carnivore costume while doing the worst dutyin poker.
As you can see here in this photo snapped by former Bluff Magazine editor Lance Bradley, Potter didn’t seem to be all that happy about his predicament, but then again, that’s the wholepoint.
Brandon Potter is paying people $1 to hear bad beat stories. He’s gotta get rid of $100 in two hours after losing a last longer bet.
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Wsop Prop Bets
In this post, I’m going to explore the weird and wonderful world of prop betting among poker players. You might think that these people are fully committed to their gambling on the felt, butthat’s obviously not enough excitement for them.