Sixteen Remain as Negreanu Chases Eighth Bracelet in 2-7 No-Limit Lowball Draw Championship
After an eventful Day 2 that saw Event #30: $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship smash its previous attendance record with 233 total entries, just 16 contenders remain, and one name stands out above the rest — Daniel Negreanu.
The Poker Hall of Famer and seven-time bracelet winner is on yet another deep WSOP run after bagging 1,620,000 chips — good for third place heading into Day 3. Negreanu is chasing his first bracelet in this variant and eighth bracelet overall after a bittersweet runner-up finish in the Omaha Hi-Lo Championship last week.
However, Negreanu's path will not be easy, as the remaining field is packed with elite poker talent. Leading the way is George Alexander with 1,835,000 in chips, followed closely by Dan Smith (1,775,000), who surged late last night after winning a pivotal pot against Alex Foxen. Other notables in the hunt include Nick Schulman (1,195,000), Greg Mueller (1,070,000), Chad Eveslage (795,000), and Brian Rast (540,000), to name a few.
Start-of-Day 3 Top 10 Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Day 3 Big Blinds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Alexander | United States | 1,835,000 | 92 |
| 2 | Dan Smith | United States | 1,775,000 | 89 |
| 3 | Daniel Negreanu | Canada | 1,620,000 | 81 |
| 4 | Nick Schulman | United States | 1,195,000 | 60 |
| 5 | Greg Mueller | Canada | 1,070,000 | 54 |
| 6 | Stuart Rutter | United Kingdom | 975,000 | 49 |
| 7 | Oscar Johansson | Sweden | 925,000 | 46 |
| 8 | Chad Eveslage | United States | 795,000 | 40 |
| 9 | James Chen | Taiwan | 760,000 | 38 |
| 10 | Brian Rast | United States | 540,000 | 27 |
Everyone remaining has already locked up a minimum payout of $21,555. However, the ultimate goal lies in winning the gold bracelet and $497,356 first-place prize, which represents the lion's share of the $2,166,900 prize pool.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $497,356 | 8-9 | $45,883 |
| 2 | $336,421 | 10-11 | $35,012 |
| 3 | $231,321 | 12-14 | $27,214 |
| 4 | $161,721 | 15-16 | $21,555 |
| 5 | $114,989 | ||
| 6 | $83,179 | ||
| 7 | $61,231 |
The action gets back underway at 1 p.m. local time inside the Horseshoe Events Center on Level 19, which features blinds of 10,000/20,000 and a 30,000 big-blind ante. Levels will continue to last 90 minutes each and the plan is to play down to a winner.
With a field filled with seasoned pros and bracelet winners, the competition is sure to be fierce as players battle their way to a final table. Be sure to stick with PokerNews as we continue to bring you all the action leading to the latest 2-7 No-Limit Lowball Draw Champion!