button in SafariAnderson, Arieh, and Dzivielevski Among Those in Day 2 Of Razz Championship
A total of 118 entrants came out to play Day 1 of Event #48: $10,000 Razz Championship, and time will tell to see just how big this field gets, as the registration period remains open for one level and a break today. This is the final opportunity for any player to win a Razz bracelet in the 2026 World Series of Poker at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.
Leading the way is Calvin Anderson (343,500). Others that bagged included Josh Arieh (240,000), Yuri Dzivielevski (239,000), Ray Henson (203,500), Owais Ahmed (202,000), Jon Turner (175,500), Allen Kessler (117,500), and Eli Elezra (98,500). They will likely be joined by others looking to hop in last minute like Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, and many more.
Day 1 Top Ten Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Bets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Anderson | United States | 343,500 | 42 |
| 2 | Maximilian Schindler | United States | 281,000 | 35 |
| 3 | Jay Kwon | United States | 269,000 | 33 |
| 4 | Josh Arieh | United States | 240,000 | 30 |
| 5 | Yuri Dzivielevski | Brazil | 239,000 | 29 |
| 6 | Ray Henson | United States | 203,500 | 25 |
| 7 | Owais Ahmed | United States | 202,000 | 25 |
| 8 | Matt Grapenthien | United States | 181,500 | 22 |
| 9 | Mark Epstein | United States | 180,000 | 22 |
| 10 | Max Kruse | Germany | 180,000 | 22 |
Play will begin at 1 pm at Level 11. Play will begin with a 1,000 ante, a 1,000 bring-in, with limits at 4,000/8,000. Registration will remain open until the beginning of the following level at around 2:15 pm. Every two levels played after that point will be followed by a 15-minute break. A 60-minute dinner break will occur after Level 15; after that, play is scheduled to continue until the conclusion of Level 20.
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