When most people think of the World Series of Poker, they think of
gambling – at least in the form of poker – but many may not realize the
gambling begins well before the first cards hit the air in Las Vegas. With
the passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act and Harrah’s
Entertainment – the owner of the WSOP brand – refusing online qualifiers for
the 2007 WSOP, the question on everyone’s mind is “how many players will
make the Main Event next year?” Enter the online sportsbooks and bookies.
Paddypower.com is the first, but likely not the last, to offer betting on
such items as “how many” will play and “how much” will the top prize go for.