Ante: 200
High Card: 200
Completion: 600
Limits: 600-1,200
Patrick Stacey: 9x7xAx/4x6x2x5x
Ryan Hoenig: 10x4x3x/6x2x10x5x
Patrick Stacey completed and called a raise from Ryan Hoenig.
Stacey called a bet from Hoenig on fourth street and then led out for a bet after catching better on fifth and sixth. Hoenig called.
On seventh, Hoenig bet and revealed his hand, not aware that Stacey had raised. Stacey showed he held a better six and the floor was called. It was decided that Hoenig could still act and he of course folded — conceding the pot Stacey.
An angry poker player got into a verbal dispute with another player at the table at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) after having his cards mucked in the big blind.
The verbal altercation between Georgia's James Heath and Maine's Darrell Blodgett took place on Sunday during Day 1 of Event #43: $800 8-Handed Deepstack No-Limit, which drew 3,903 runners for a prize pool of $2,732,100. And there was no love lost between two of those players.
Event #48: $10,000 Razz Championship of the 2026 World Series of Poker kicks off on June 15 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Popular among mixed-game specialists and experienced tournament players, the event gives participants the chance to win a coveted WSOP gold bracelet while competing for the lion's share of a substantial prize pool.
Historically, the $10,000 Razz Championship attracts a compact yet star-studded field. If you're in Las Vegas and want to catch a glimpse of your favorite player in action, this is probably the event that will tick that box.
Last year, Brian Rast claimed his seventh WSOP bracelet and a score of $306,644 after navigating a competitive field of 134 entries.
Play begins at 2:00 p.m. on June 15, with players navigating 40-minute levels through Level 6, before transitioning to 60-minute levels for the remainder of the event.
Late registration remains open for 11 levels, allowing players plenty of time to enter the event. Survivors return on June 16 as the field narrows toward the final table, which is expected to conclude on June 17.
Why is This Event Significant?
The $10,000 Razz is a favorite among players who enjoy stud poker variants. While it attracts high-stakes mixed-game specialists, it also provides a unique challenge for recreational players seeking variety and a shot at WSOP glory. The opportunity to claim a prestigious gold bracelet, combined with the chance to battle big names, has made this tournament one of the most engaging events on the summer schedule.
Past Champions & Notable Winners
The 2025 edition saw Brian Rast navigate a field of 134 entries to win his seventh bracelet and $306,644.
Reflecting on his victory, Rast said, “Just immense gratitude. I feel like no one ever deserves to win a tournament because it’s so crazy what has to happen to win. I was very short at least twice, if not three times,” Rast said afterward. “I really liked my mindset on this one. I was just telling myself, even before the final table, just focus on your play. If you bust at this point, no matter what happens, you have a great life, you’re doing well, playing good poker. And that’s all I can control. I was very happy with how I played, and just these ups and downs, emotionally.”
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