Brown Secures 2006 Honda Player of the Year Honors with BSOP #4 Victory

Poker Newswires -- December 2, 2006 (Crestwood, MO)

After a very disappointing early exit in the last event, overall favorite and BSOP host LeBrown James made short work of 11 challengers to capture his second BSOP title in four tries and land a first prize of $150. Faced with the tall task of proving his last effort was merely an aberration, James faced additional pressure with the inaugural "Citibet" which paid out handsomely to those who wagered that a Citi employee would pull off the win. Other in-the-money finishers included the volatile Wolfski (2nd/$75), a long-waited strong performance by BSOP executive committee member Doubling Up Gotti (3rd/$50), and another Citi employee and childhood favorite, Cottontail (4th/$25). Chinchsportsbook.com took in a total of $67 in featured side bets and thanks to the strong math skills inherent in rodentia, only dispursed $63 in winnings, for a house cut of 6%.

A full statistical analysis of BSOP #4 and the 2006 BSOP is now available

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

Sponsors Sign On For BSOP #4 Featured Side Bets

BSOP #4 To Kick Off December

Chinch Comes Through in Clutch, Takes BSOP #3

Poker Newswires -- May 6 (Crestwood, MO)

Faced with the possibility of his sportsbook subsidiary taking an unprecedented hit, Chinch overcame 3 field players (12-1 odds, $21 wagered) and a strong onscreen comedic duo (15-1 odds, $8 wagered) at the final table to capture the third BSOP title early Saturday. The victory ensured the executive committee member a $175 first prize and most of the $50 side bet pot. Updated Honda Player of the Year point standings are posted below.

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Third BSOP Event Set for May 5th

Link Victorious in Battle for BSOP #2

Poker Newswires -- December 16, 2005 (Crestwood, MO)

After narrowly missing the money during the inaugural event, Link of Hyrule successfully redeemed himself Friday, taking down the favorite and defending champion to capture the BSOP #2 title.

BSOP #2 Likely Set For December

According to sources close to BSOP, preliminary talks indicate that the circuit's second Texas Hold 'Em multi-table event will take place this month. Early discussions have centered around Friday December 16th as the most likely date to be selected by the BSOP Executive Committee. Talks are expected to heat up during next week's winter meetings in Dallas.

Brown Flexes Poker Muscle, Nets 570% ROI with BSOP #1 Title

BSOP Announces Point System

The BSOP announced Thursday the introduction of the Honda Player of the Year Point System for its No-Limit Texas Hold 'Em tournament poker circuit. While prizes have not been announced, participants will begin accumulating points at the BSOP inaugural event, to be held this Friday at 7pm.

Players will earn points as follows:

1 Point for entering an event
1 Point for finishing "in-the-money"
1 Point for each player that busts out in front of you

Rankings will be updated and posted after each circuit event is completed.

StLPressReleases.com Is Very Pleased To Announce "The First of Many a Poker Tournament"

Who?
Executive Host:
Brown
Executive Committee:
Brown, Chinch, Gotti, Hovey

Where?
Brown's House of Wang

When?
Friday November 18th, 7:00pm

How?
Refer to official rules under "important links"