National Heads-Up Poker - Bodog Odds

On February 29th through March 2nd, the National Heads-Up Poker Championship will take place at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. 64 of the best poker players in the world will be competing to determine the best head-to-head player in the world. The matches will later air in NBC and be hosted by Gabe Kaplan and Matt Vasgersian.

HOW THE HEADS-UP CHAMPIONSHIP WORKS

The tournament is a single elimination format and works much like a college basketball bracket. If you win, you advance to the next round. Lose, and you’re out of the tournament. A player needs to win six heads-up matches to become the new champion.

The night before the tournament begins, the first round matches are seeded at random. Players are split into four brackets - Spade, Hearts, Diamonds and Clubs. Semifinals are comprised of one winner from each bracket. The finals match is a best-of-three to determine the champion.

PAST WINNERS

In 2005, Phil Hellmuth Jr. defeated Chris Ferguson 2-1 to become the first champion. He received $500,000 and Ferguson picked up $250,000 for the second place finish.

In 2006, Ted Forrest defeated Chris Ferguson by a score of 2-1.

In 2007, Paul Wasicka defeated Chad Brown by a score of 2-0.

NATIONAL HEADS-UP POKER CHAMPIONSHIP - BODOG ODDS

As always, Bodog has you covered for all your betting needs. Here are the latest odds for the upcoming poker showdown:

Who will win the 2008 National Heads-Up Poker Championship which runs from February 29th through March 2nd?

Phil Ivey 28/1

Daniel Negreanu 28/1

Todd Brunson 35/1

Freddy Deeb 35/1

Chris Ferguson 35/1

Barry Greenstein 35/1

Gus Hansen 35/1

Phil Hellmuth 35/1

Doyle Brunson 35/1

Jennifer Harman 45/1

Erik Seidel 40/1

Joe Hachem 55/1

Howard Lederer 55/1

Mike Matusow 55/1

Greg Raymer 55/1

Antonio Esfandiari 65/1

Jamie Gold 65/1

Phil Laak 65/1

Gabe Kaplan 65/1

Johnny Chan 35/1

Annie Duke 65/1

Huck Seed 50/1

T.J. Cloutier 50/1

Jennifer Tilly 80/1

Clonie Gowen 80/1

Jason Alexander 80/1

Don Cheadle 100/1

Shannon Elizabeth 100/1

Brad Garrett 100/1

Will the winner be male or female?

Male -1200

Female +600

Will the winner be a former WSOP Main Event champion?

Yes +400

No -700

For more poker articles, check out the following:

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National Heads-Up Poker - Bodog Odds