BETFRED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF SNOOKER BETTING TIPS

Ronnie O'Sullivan is doubtlessly the massive favourite to secure the 2009 World Championship of Snooker, which kicks off today. Betfred has some of the best odds on Snooker events and as the title sponsor, they've gone extra far in ensuring that there is an incredible amount of value and betting options for the World Championship. As it currently stands, O'Sullivan is listed at 9/4 to secure an outright win. The closest competition is the pairing of Mark Selby at 7/1 and Stephen Maguire at 8.1. John Higgins is listed at 10/1 while Allister Carter sits at 12/1. In addition to just outright betting, Betfred has put together a number of specials for this one and you can back the nationality of the winner as one of the more interesting ones. An English winner is the most likely outcome and pays 2/5, Scotland pays 7/2, a Welshman emerging victorious pays a whopping 15/1 while anywhere else in the world sits at 5/1. It's tough to put the money anywhere but England. If you're betting against O'Sullivan, then you can make things even more interesting by selecting his elimination stage. A 1st or 2nd round loss pays 4/1, a quarter-final loss pays 9/2 while a semi-final victory pays 5/1. O' Sullivan to lose the final match pays out at 8/1. Great odds, but not exactly the best bet. Betfred have another market called "Will There Be a New Winner" with a straight 5/6 each-way. That's how strong O'Sullivan's case is here and why not back him outright at 9/4? Keep your eye on Marco Fu for the final. He's listed at 33/1.