Online poker has taken the world by storm with millions playing around the world every day. One of the mainstays behind this popularity has been the big money tournaments played on a regular basis. When I say big money I mean big money. Winners of these tournaments often take home prizes that are measured in millions, and with their victory comes fame and sponsorship.

Like all contests that pit one person against another, online bookmakers have found a way to make money from it. You can bet on who is going to win one of these tournaments, who will be the next one eliminated, and even the colour or suit of the final river card.

Poker Million X is the current tournament and the market is wide open. Gus Hansen, Barney Boatman and Patrik Antonius are well fancied with James Bord and Tony Bloom also considered strong contenders. This is a close betting field with the favourite at 5/1 and the longest of this group of five at 13/2.

Antonius has impressed and punters have backed him into that 5/1 price just a fraction ahead of Hansen at 21/4. Boatman is next best at 11/2 from Bloom at 6/1 and Bord at 13/2. Don’t be surprised to see Bord there at the finish. He played well to win the last tournament and reads the play well – we’ll make him our tip here.

If you enjoy playing online poker, then I suggest you watch some of these tournaments if you get the opportunity.  You will be surprised at how much you can learn watching a professional at work. You will also be surprised at how many good hands they throw away – they play to a strategy and they play the odds on possible outcomes based on exposed cards. Of course, you can also have a punt on who you think may win. Online poker – you can play and win or you can watch the pros and bet on them to win.