Event #73: $1,500 Razz Day 1 | 2022 World Series of Poker

07-09-2022 02:39 UTC-7

Calvin Anderson Bags Big Chip Lead on Day 1 of Event #73: $1,500 Razz

David Salituro

Level 15 : Limits 3,000/6,000, 1,000 ante

Play has concluded on Day 1 of Event #73: $1,500 Razz, and after 15 40-minute levels it is Calvin Anderson who carries a big chip lead into Day 2.

Anderson, no stranger to success in Razz tournaments, bagged up 336,000 to pace the 123 surviving players. Anderson is already a two-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, his second coming in this format back in 2018 when he won the $10,000 Razz Championship.

Event #73: $1,500 Razz Top 10 Chip Counts

Place	Player	Country	Chips
1	Calvin Anderson	United States	336,000
2	Nicolas Milgrom	United States	283,500
3	Vincent Griboski	United States	223,000
4	Daniel Tafur	Spain	202,500
5	Andres Korn	Argentina	196,000
6	Ismael Bojang	Germany	192,500
7	Arthur Morris	United States	179,000
8	Daniel Strelitz	United States	177,000
9	Matt Savage	United States	175,000
10	Loren Adam	United States	174,000

Joining Anderson above the 200,000 chip barrier are Nicolas Milgrom (283,500), Vincent Griboski (223,000), and Daniel Tafur (202,500). Bracelet winners Andres Korn (196,000), Daniel Strelitz (177,000), and Yuri Dzivielevski (160,000) also enjoyed a fruitful Day 1, Strelitz jump-starting his run to near the top of the leaderboard by winning a four-way all in. Tournament director and Poker Hall of Fame nominee Matt Savage finished with 175,000.

A field of 383 players gathered in the Paris Ballroom when play began at 3 p.m. local time, shattering last year’s mark by more than 70. Defending champion Brad Ruben did not make an appearance after surviving to Day 3 of the Main Event, but Daniel Negreanu, Shaun Deeb, Phil Hellmuth, and Player of the Year front-runner Daniel Zack all took a seat but saw their tournament come to an end on Day 1.

The remaining players will return at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 9th for Day 2. The first order of business will be to burst the money bubble. The top 58 players will earn a share of the $511,305 prize pool, guaranteeing themselves $2,413 for a min-cash.

PokerNews will be on hand throughout the day, providing live updates as the 123 remaining players make their way into the money and on towards the final table and coveted WSOP bracelet.

Tags: Andres Korn Calvin Anderson Daniel Negreanu Daniel Strelitz Daniel Tafur Daniel Zack Matt Savage Nicolas Milgrom Phil Hellmuth Shaun Deeb Vincent Griboski Yuri Dzivielevski

07-08-2022 23:16 UTC-7

Waxman Takes In On Sixth

Liam Gannon

Level 12 : Limits 1,500/3,000, 300 ante

Action was picked up on fourth street between Matt Waxman and an opponent.

Matt Waxman: /
Opponent: / (Folded On Sixth)

Waxman called a bet from his opponent on fourth street.

On fifth street the betting lead switched to Waxman who bet and his opponent called.

On sixth street, Waxman bet once more, this time eliciting a fold and Waxman took down the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Matt Waxman	56,400	3,000

07-08-2022 22:15 UTC-7

Prize Pool Announced

David Salituro

Level 10 : Limits 1,000/2,000, 200 ante

With registration now closed, tournament officials just announced the prize pool for this event.

There were 383 entries, generating a prize pool of $511,305. The top 58 players will finish in the money, with the champion earning $115,723 and the World Series of Poker gold bracelet.

07-08-2022 22:07 UTC-7

Korn Did His Time

Liam Gannon

Level 10 : Limits 1,000/2,000, 200 ante

A player completed and from one position over, Andres Korn raised which folded out all other players which the initial completer responded to by raising once more and Korn called.

Andres Korn: //
Opponent: //

On fourth street, Korn's opponent bet and Korn quickly called.

The betting lead switched on fifth street and Korn bet both fifth and sixth street, with his opponent tank-calling on sixth street.

Korn played seventh street blind because before he could act, his opponent mucked his hand. While spending time on the short stack the first few levels, Korn is here to stay.

Player	Chips	Progress
Andres Korn	25,600	2,100

Tags: Andres Korn

07-08-2022 19:48 UTC-7

Farrell Bets Seventh

Liam Gannon

Level 7 : Limits 600/1,200, 100 ante

Action was picked up on fourth street between Niall Farrell and an opponent.

Niall Farrell: //
Opponent: //

On fourth and fifth street, Farrell called a bet from his opponent.

On sixth street the action checked through to the river where the opponent checked and Farrell bet. "I can only beat you, if you have a full house," said his opponent before quickly mucking his hand.

Player	Chips	Progress
Niall Farrell	39,400	5,600

Tags: Niall Farrell

07-08-2022 19:08 UTC-7

Deeb Wins With No Showdown

Liam Gannon

Level 6 : Limits 600/1,200, 100 ante

Shaun Deeb completed and was looked up by one other player.

Shaun Deeb: //
Opponent: //

On fourth street, Deeb called his opponents bet and the same series of events occured on fifth street.

On sixth street, the betting lead switched and Deeb led out while his opponent called.

On seventh street, Deeb bet once more and this time his opponent thought for a bit before tossing his hand into the muck, giving Deeb the pot.

Player	Chips	Progress
Shaun Deeb	57,800	21,300

Tags: Shaun Deeb

07-08-2022 18:17 UTC-7

Hsiung's Perfect Seven-Six

Liam Gannon

Level 5 : Limits 500/1,000, 100 ante

Action was picked up on fifth street between Kenny Hsiung and two opponents.

Kenny Hsiung: //
Opponent 1: //
Opponent 2: //

On fifth street the players checked to Hsiung who bet and saw both of them calling.

Sixth street and seventh street action played the same and both players called the bet from Hsiung when it got there. "Perfect seven-six" said Hsuing before turning over which was good as both of his opponents mucked.

Player	Chips	Progress
Kenny Hsiung	25,900	-5,100

07-08-2022 14:23 UTC-7

The $1,500 Razz Begins To Dazzle At 3 p.m.

Liam Gannon

With The World Series Of Poker in its’ final leg, today begins Event #73: $1,500 Razz at Ballys and Paris in Las Vegas, the first of two Razz events occurring this WSOP. The popular stud-game variant has been a staple of the WSOP for decades and this year sees the two tournaments placed back-to back near the end of the series.

Last year saw Brad Ruben defeat Charles Sinn heads up, as well as 309 other entrants to take down his third WSOP bracelet for $99,188. With Ruben already having won his fourth bracelet this year, he will likely be playing this event to chase his player of the year prospects.

Other players likely to dazzle this event with their presence include defending WSOP POY Josh Arieh, Jake Schwartz, Daniel Negreanu, and all-time WSOP Razz earnings winner Phil Hellmuth, who has won two bracelets in Razz in the past.

The tournament will begin 25,000 starting stack with a 300 button ante, and a 100 bring in to a 200 completion. The limits will begin with 200/400 with the blinds going up once every 40 minutes. Registration will close at Level 9 around 9:45 A 15-minute break will occur after every three levels with players playing a full 15 levels for Day 1 before bagging up for Day 2. Stay tuned to PokerNews for all updates regarding the World Series of Poker.

Tags: Bradley Ruben Charles Sinn Daniel Negreanu Jake Schwartz Josh Arieh Phil Hellmuth