WSOP 09

Hard to believe that the WSOP is right around the corner.  The first event is 5/27 with the casino employee event, and the next day the new $40K buy-in NL event gets underway.

As I stated in a previous post, it still boggles my mind that I have not gone out, but I am making an effort to qualify for the ME, and plan to also play some of the 2k qualifiers as well.  I suppose my online poker career will always be my bread and butter, but once in that live enviornment, I am quite happy as well.  It's just getting there that seems to be the BOB.  

For those of you that enjoy prop betting on the WSOP, Bodog has posted their odds.

I'm thinking about maybe putting some action ($50 max) on Scotty Nguyen, for the last longer bet, in the 50K Horse event, where he is the defending champion.  

2009 WSOP* - Which Poker pro will last longer in the 2009 WSOP $50K HORSE Event (Event #49) starting on June 26th? 

At least 1 player must cash for wager to have action, $50 Max

Doyle Brunson	6/1
Scotty Nguyen	5/1
Phil Hellmuth	7/1
Johnny Chan	7/1
Freddy Deeb	11/2
Phil Ivey	6/1
David Williams	11/2
Justin Bonomo	11/2
Daniel Negreanu	6/1

There's been some stories floating (hear it from the (drunk?)horses mouth here), and also commented on some podcasts, that Scotty has set a goal of winning 4M at this years WSOP, or he's quitting the game.  (yeah right!) In fact, Bodog has this as one of it's props.

Obviously, he's a gambler, and these are the kinds of things a gambler says, then backs off if it doesn't come through.  However, say what you want about Scotty, I think he's going to try his best to defend, and will play at least good enough to take down the ll bet for whoever places it.  

Another one I was thinking about (however have missed the boat on) was this one:

2009 WSOP* - Will Jean-Robert Bellande be a survivor of the 2009 WSOP Main Event (event #57)? 

All wagers have action ($50 Max) (This Prop is Closed for Betting)

No Money	1/20
10th - Last Paid Placing	8/1
2nd-9th (Final Table)	150/1
Win	750/1

There is a pretty good interview with Jean-Robert on the 2+2 Podcast, talk about good BR management!  LOL

Anyway, I have not played to much this weekend as we had family commitments, the last of which we are heading out to this afternoon.  I'm hopeful to get back in time to play the 750K, but if not, should get some tournies in the evening.

Hope you all are doing well, and good luck as always on the virutal felt!

2BA