Paddy Power, Ireland’s leading bookmaker, today announced betting on the top European player at the World Series of Poker World Championship event being held in the Rio, Las Vegas, 28 July to 10 August 2006.

The company now has 21 markets available on the World Series of Poker, giving it the most comprehensive odds offerings available. In addition it has priced over 300 players to make the final table and continues to add names to the list at the request of punters.

Paddy Power, spokesman for the bookie said, ‘Betting on poker has taken a huge leap forward this year and we’ve spearheaded it.