Welcome to Day 1 of Event #78: $10,000 Razz Championship
Day 1 of Event #78: $10,000 Razz Championship is set to begin at 3 p.m. local time here at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino. This tournament marks the last championship event of the 2021 World Series of Poker as the series nears its end.
Back in 2019, it was none other than Scott Seiver who took down the event for a cool $301,421 and his third gold bracelet after besting a 116-player field. As with all championship events — we expect to see plenty of notables join the action take their shot at becoming the latest WSOP champion.
$10,000 Razz Championship History
| Year | Entries | Winner | Country | Prize (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 116 | Scott Seiver | United States | $301,421 |
| 2018 | 119 | Calvin Anderson | United States | $309,220 |
| 2017 | 97 | James Obst | United States | $265,138 |
| 2016 | 100 | Ray Dehkharghani | United States | $273,338 |
Play is set to begin at 3 p.m. local time. The field will play ten 60-minute levels with players receiving a 15-minute break after every two levels. Players will begin with 60,000 in chips and level 1 will feature 500-1,000 betting limits with a 100 ante.
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