Its a win win situation for both J.C. Tran and 888 Poker last year in the wsop main event Final table they had 2 pros representing them and one finished in 3rd place and 2nd place respectively
They are making a bet on him to take the WSOP. They probably figure that after the game PS will go strongly on the winner and wanted to make a move ahead of the game.
Great for him, but its funny how Tran is going to represent 888 when he can't even play on their poker site. Well at least he get some free buy in now for live tournaments.