2026 WSOP Announces Event 48: $10,000 Razz Championship
The 2026 World Series of Poker WSOP has announced Event 48: the $10,000 Razz Championship. Razz is a lowball variant of seven-card stud where the goal is to make the lowest hand. As part of the WSOP annual schedule, this event attracts top limit poker players.
2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Officially Announces Event #48: $10,000 Razz Championship. This event is one of the most anticipated limit poker tournaments on the WSOP annual schedule, specifically designed for enthusiasts of the Razz variant.
About Razz
Razz is the low-hand version of seven-card stud, where players aim to make the lowest possible five-card hand from their seven cards (A-2-3-4-5 being the best). Unlike standard stud, flushes and straights do not count as high hands, and Aces are always low. The game tests a player's understanding of starting hand selection, hand reading, and pot odds.
Event Background
WSOP has featured Razz events since the 1970s, appearing in recent years either as part of mixed games or as standalone tournaments. The $10,000 buy-in Razz Championship typically attracts the world's top limit poker experts, including multiple gold bracelet winners. The specific dates and venue for 2026 are yet to be announced by officials, but the event is expected to take place in Las Vegas.
Key Points to Watch
- The Razz event is part of WSOP's "Players' Choice" series, emphasizing poker diversity.
- The high buy-in limits the field size, but competition is fierce, with the champion earning a six-figure prize and a gold bracelet.
- Players must master low-hand strategy, avoid chasing high cards, and leverage position and fold equity.
(Note: This article is based on WSOP official announcements and PokerNews reports. Specific details are subject to the final schedule.)
FAQ
- Razz是七张牌梭哈的变种，目标是用五张牌组成最低牌型，而非常规的高牌。A视为最小，同花和顺子不增加牌值，因此最佳手牌为A-2-3-4-5（又称“轮盘”）。玩家需注意低牌起手，避免成高牌。