Alex James raised from the small blind, Oscar Johansson three-bet from the big blind, and James called.
James drew two and check-called after Johansson drew one.
The same occurred on the second draw, with James check-calling again.
In the final drew, James took one and Johansson stood pat. James would check-call a final bet, only to be shown the 7x5x4x3x2x of Johansson for the wheel.
"That's good," James joked as he tossed his chips in the direction of Johansson.
Ryan Hoenig raised from the small blind and Brian Tate called in the big blind.
Hoenig drew two and bet as Tate drew three and called.
On the second draw, Hoenig stood pat and Tate drew one, then called a bet from Hoenig.
Tate still needed one on the end as Hoenig checked it over. Tate peeled his last card and bet, to the immediate displeasure of Hoenig, who tossed in the call. Tate revealed 8x7x6x3x2x which was best to collect the pot.
Allen Kessler raised under the gun and Robert Lofaso called in the small blind. Billy Baxter then three-bet in the big blind, and Kessler four-bet. Lofaso folded, while Baxter called.
Kessler admitted he didn't mean to four-bet as they went heads-up to the first draw. "It changes everything. Now he gets my cards," Kessler said.
Both players drew one on the first two draws and checked down to the third draw, where they each took one again. Kessler then bet, and Baxter called.
Kessler showed 7x7x6x3x2x, while Baxter had Qx8x5x4x2x to win the pot.
Viktor Blom raised under the gun, Ross Hoffman three-bet on the button, and Blom called.
Blom drew three and Hoffman two. Hoffman then bet, and Blom called.
Blom drew two more, and Hoffman took one and bet. Blom again called and drew one, while Hoffman stood pat. Both players checked, and Blom turned over 10x7x6x3x2x to win the pot.
Event #67 of the 2026 World Series of Poker gets underway on June 24, as the $10,000 Limit 2-7 Lowball Triple Draw Championship returns to the WSOP schedule. This event is a crown jewel for mixed-game specialists, offering the purist form of "Deuce-to-Seven" in a high-stakes Championship format.
As one of the most technical games in the rotation, this tournament attracts the world’s elite mixed game poker talent to Horseshoe and Paris, Las Vegas.
Late Registration: Open until start of Level 11 (approx. 2:15 p.m. on Day 2)
Starting Stack: 60,000 chips
Levels: 40/60/90 minutes
2025 Winner: Alexander Wilkinson – $333,054
2025 Field Size: 141 entries
2025 Prize Pool: $1,311,300
Structure and Schedule
The 2026 Championship begins at 2 p.m. on June 24, with players navigating ten levels on Day 1. The blind levels and format are designed to provide maximum play; Levels 1-6 last 40 minutes, increasing to 60 minutes for Levels 7-20, and 90 minutes for the final stretch.
Late registration remains open through the first 11 levels, meaning players can still enter the field until approximately 2:15 p.m. on Day 2. Survivors will return for the second day of action at 1 p.m. on June 25, playing ten more levels as the money bubble approaches. A winner is expected to be crowned on June 26.
Why is This Event Significant?
Part of the elite $10,000 Championship slate, this event is a proving ground for mixed-game specialists. Unlike No-Limit variants, Triple Draw requires a deep understanding of mathematical probabilities and "snowing" (bluffing) across three distinct drawing rounds. Winning this bracelet carries immense prestige among professional peers.
Past Champions & Notable Winners
In 2025, Alexander Wilkinson emerged at the top of a 141-entry field to claim the $333,054 first-place prize. After his victory, Wilkinson noted the format's mental fatigue, telling PokerNews that "staying focused through the draws" was the key to his success. The event consistently sees legends of the game deep in the counts, making it a must-watch for fans of high-level strategy.
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