Arguably the most prestigious of the World Series of Poker’s $1,500 buy-in events kicks off Monday with Event #29: $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw.
A look at the list of recent winners and runners-up shows no shortage of big names that have battled for and won a WSOP bracelet in this event, headlined by last year’s winner, the all-time leader in WSOP bracelets with 16, Phil Hellmuth.
The defending champ’s participation is in doubt, however, as he was still testing positive for COVID-19 as of Saturday.
Recent $1,500 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Champions
| YEAR | CHAMPION | RUNNER-UP | ENTRIES | 1ST PRIZE |
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| 2021 | Phil Hellmuth | Jake Schwartz | 272 | $84,851 |
| 2019 | Yuval Bronshtein | Ajay Chabra | 296* | $96,278 |
| 2018 | Daniel Ospina | Timothy McDermott | 260 | $87,678 |
| 2017 | Frank Kassela | Bernard Lee | 266 | $89,151 |
| 2016 | Ryan D’Angelo | John Monnette | 279 | $92,338 |
*Record field size
No-Limit 2-7 Lowball is a fascinating game with plenty of big bets and exciting action with only the best and bravest daring to play it.
The game is considered by many to be among the ‘purest’ forms of poker. With just two rounds of betting and one round to draw cards to potentially improve their hand, players must rely on their instincts and reading abilities in this game perhaps more so than any other.
The action kicks off in the Paris Ballroom at 3 p.m. local time with blinds of 100/100 with a 200 big blind ante and starting stacks of 25,000 chips.
Ten 60-minute levels are scheduled, with 15-minute breaks after every two levels. Two re-entries are permitted until the start of Level 9 and late registration will close at about midnight local time.
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