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

Event Overview

The seventh event of the 2026 WSOP is a $1,500 buy-in No-Limit 2-7 Single Draw (NLH 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, with Ace counting as the highest card.

Rules & Format

• Starting Hand: Each player is dealt five cards face down.
• Draw Round: After the first betting round, players may discard zero to five cards and draw the same number from the deck. After the draw, if playing no-limit, a second betting round occurs.
• Hand Rankings: The lowest possible hand is 2-3-4-5-7 (offsuit), 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. Ace is considered high, making A-2-3-4-5 the highest low hand (i.e., the worst).
• Betting Structure: No-limit allows players to bet their entire stack at any point, increasing strategic complexity and variance.

Tournament Background

2-7 Single Draw has a long history at the WSOP, typically appearing in limit format, 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 the high level of reading and draw strategy required.

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

Strategy Tips

• Starting Hand Quality is Crucial: Ideal starting hands like 2-3-4-5-x (x being 7 or 8) preserve a low while avoiding a straight.
• Draw Decisions: If holding a "pat hand" (e.g., 2-3-4-5-7), typically do not draw. If holding three low cards, consider drawing two to improve to a better combination.
• Position Advantage: Players in late position can make more accurate judgments after observing opponents' number of draws.

(Note: This event has not yet crowned a champion; final results will be announced via official WSOP channels.)