Event #7: $1,500 NLH 2-7 Single Draw

Event Overview

The seventh event of the 2026 WSOP is the $1,500 buy-in No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw poker tournament. Unlike common Texas Hold'em, 2-7 Single Draw is a lowball variant where players aim to make the lowest possible hand, and Aces count as high cards.

Rules and Format

• Starting Hand: Each player is dealt five cards face down.
• Drawing Round: After the first betting round, players may discard zero to five cards and draw the same number from the deck. If the game is no-limit, a second betting round follows the draw.
• Hand Ranking: The lowest possible hand is 2-3-4-5-7 (off-suit), known as the "best low". Straights and flushes do not count as low hands, so 2-3-4-5-6 is a straight and is higher than 2-3-4-5-7. Aces count as high, so A-2-3-4-5 is the highest low hand (i.e., the worst).
• Betting Structure: No-limit allows players to bet all their chips at any point, increasing strategy and variance.

Event Background

2-7 Single Draw has a long history at the WSOP, usually appearing in limit form, but no-limit versions have been introduced in recent years to attract more players. This event often draws professional players and lowball enthusiasts due to its high demands on hand reading and draw strategy.

The 2026 WSOP continues tradition at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Horseshoe casino on the Strip. As one of the early events in the series, Event #7 typically takes place during the first week, providing a stage for players to showcase their skills in a non-mainstream poker format.

Strategy Tips for Participants

• Starting hand quality is crucial: Ideal starting hands like 2-3-4-5-x (where x is a 7 or 8) keep the low while avoiding a made straight.
• Drawing decisions: If you hold a "pat hand" (e.g., 2-3-4-5-7), you usually stand pat. If you have three low cards, consider drawing two to improve your combination.
• Position Advantage: Players in late position can make more accurate judgments after observing the number of cards their opponents draw.

(Note: The champion of this event has not yet been decided. Please follow official WSOP announcements for final results.)