Bodog.com's British Open Odds Favor Tiger Woods to Win it All More Than 40 Head-to-Head Match-ups Posted

July 15, 2005

A recap of wagers placed over the weekend at leading online Sportsbook, Casino and Poker site Bodog.com indicate that more than one-quarter picked Tiger Woods as the outright winner of the 145th British Open. In light of the notable golfing action, Bodog.com has posted a wide variety of odds today in which bettors can wager on specific player match-ups for each round played at http://bodog.com/sports-betting/golf-head-to-head.jsp.

With over 3,000 wagers totaling more than $55,000, Bodog.com reported that nearly 25% represented bets on Tiger Woods to win it all. Woods - who won the British Open in 2000 - was the early favorite at 2/1 odds, and posted an opening round six-under 66 to claim an early two-stroke lead.

"Sports betting, pop-culture wagers and online poker playing are at an all-time high and will continue to grow at a rapid rate for years to come," says Calvin Ayre, Founder and CEO of Bodog.com. "Bettors now understand, and more important, trust the security, convenience and speed of placing their bets online."

Golf fanatics and general sports bettors alike have a multitude of British Open scenarios to wager on, including choosing which player will have the lowest score in their respective groups, and who will win a head-to-head match-up outright. Known as "prop" bets, there are more than 40 currently open for wagering at http://bodog.com/sports-betting/pga-golf-props.jsp.

Bodog.com reports significant year-to-year increases of wagers for each sporting event, including the British Open. Because of recognizable players like Woods, sites such as Bodog.com have experienced a large and steady increase in golf-related bets. Usually, the sequences of bets placed on Bodog.com will reflect the outcome of a specific event. Earlier this year, bettors accurately predicted the winners of the NCAA March Madness tournament as well as who would be the first pick in the NFL draft.