2007 World Snooker Championship - 1st Round Head-to-Head Matches - Bodog Odds

As we reported earlier, the 2007 World Snooker Championship will begin on April 21st at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, England. Not only is it the climax of the traditional snooker season, but it’s also considered the biggest event when it comes to prestige, world ranking points, and prize money. In other words, this is the event to watch if you’re a snooker fan.

And for those of you who also happen to be fans of gambling, you’ll be delighted to know that Bodog is offering odds on the upcoming first round snooker matches.

The first round matches will begin on April 21st and run through April 25th. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to see the snooker elite go head-to-head in fast-paced billiards action. Then the winners will move on to the second round, and the competition will get even more intense. Have I mentioned that I absolutely love this time of year?

Anyway, here are the current odds as presented by Bodog. And remember that they still accept U.S. players, as well. The maximum bet on any match is $500, and the parlay limit is $250.

April 21st, 2007

Graeme Dott (-250) vs. Ian McCulloch (+175)

Peter Ebdon (-400) vs. Nigel Bond (+260)

Anthony Hamilton (+120) vs. Marco Fu (-165)

Matthew Stevens (-450) vs. Joe Delaney (+275)

Steve Davis (-250) vs. John Parrott (+175)

April 22nd, 2007

Barry Hawkins (-175) vs. Fergal O’Brien (+125)

Ronnie O’Sullivan (-200) vs. Ding Junhui (+150)

April 23rd, 2007

Shaun Murphy (-280) vs. Judd Trump (+200)

Ken Doherty (-250) vs. Mark Allen (+175)

Stephen Maguire (-225) vs. Joe Perry (+165)

April 24th, 2007

Mark Williams (-165) vs. Joe Swail (+120)

Stephen Hendry (-700) vs. Dave Gilbert (+425)

Stephen Lee (+115) vs. Mark Selby (-160)

April 25th, 2007

Neil Robertson (-150) vs. Ryan Day (+110)

John Higgins (-400) vs. Michael Holt (+260)

Ali Carter (-200) vs. Andy Hicks (+150)

In addition to these bets, Bodog is also accepting wagers on who will win the overall tournament. To take a look at these odds, all you have to do is click here.

Good luck, snooker fans!

2007 World Snooker Championship - 1st Round Head-to-Head Matches - Bodog Odds