BSOP #4 and Snow Near, New Side Bet Added

Last updated 11/30/06 4:40pm

*BSOP Announces Inclement Weather Policy*
Despite the forecast for snow, BSOP #4 will be played. Chinch apologizes for jinxing the weather situation via the design of the BSOP #4 tournament logo.
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With one day until the opening deal, the field for the fourth BSOP event is converging toward 12 players. Oddsmakers at chinchsportsbook.com have released all featured side bets, including a new 5th bet suggested by BSOP host and perennial NBA all-star LeBrown James.

Below are the current odds based on an 12-player field. Stay tuned for updates between now and Friday evening, as the field becomes set. This event will be the first to feature a side bet wagering form in order to simplify the process of accepting side bet wagers prior to the tournament.
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BSOP #4 - Current Odds to Win

LeBrown James 3-1
Link of Hyrule 4-1
Chinch 5-1
Diamondmember 6-1
Eddie the Eagle 7-1
Cottontail 10-1
Wolfski 12-1
The Ho Train 15-1
Doubling Up Gotti 15-1
The Field (3 players) 15-1
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Featured Side Bet #1

This side bet will pay if a player who has never finished a previous BSOP event in the money (top 4) does so in BSOP #4. Currently this bet includes all players outside of the top 5 favorites to win.
*Pays 1-2 for a breakthrough
*Pays 3-2 for no breakthrough

Featured Side Bet #2
Bettors pick two players to finish in the money (top 4) and both must do so for bet to pay off. Players are grouped as either "favorites" (the top 5 based on odds to win) and the "underdogs" (the rest of the field). There will be 3 payout amounts based on which players you choose; 2-1 odds for 2 favorites, 10-1 odds for 2 underdogs, and 5-1 odds for one from each group.

Featured Side Bet #3

Pick the top 3 finishers (order doesn't matter)
Pays 10-1



Featured Side Bet #4

Pick the top 4 finishers (order doesn't matter)
Pays 20-1




Featured Side Bet #5

Will a Citi employee win BSOP #4?
"Yes" pays 3-2, "No" pays 1-2