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Poker Hall of Famer Eli Elezra Seeking Sixth Bracelet in $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball
The $10,000 Main Event kicks off today at the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), but there will also be a mixed game bracelet awarded today as Event #77: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball reaches its conclusion. There are 18 players remaining heading into Day 3, with Triton ambassador Danny Tang leading the way.
There are plenty of accomplished players close behind, and that includes five-time bracelet winner Eli Elezra as the Poker Hall of Famer looks for a sixth bracelet. Other bracelet winners in contention include Andrew Kelsall, Dylan Smith and Brian Yoon, while first-time bracelet hopefuls include Arthur Morris, Mark Gregorich and Ryan Ko.
Also looking for his first bracelet is Allen Kessler, who has fared quite well in mixed game events this summer, especially those of the championship variety. The Chainsaw's best result this summer is a third-place finish in the $10,000 Seven Card Stud championship for $139,036. Maybe his trademark PokerNews shirts will bring him luck today.
Day 2 Top 10 Chip Counts
| Rank | Player | Country | Chip Count | Big Bets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Tang | Hong Kong | 2,600,000 | 43 |
| 2 | Andrew Kelsall | United States | 2,270,000 | 38 |
| 3 | Eli Elezra | Israel | 1,585,000 | 26 |
| 4 | Mark Gregorich | United States | 1,560,000 | 26 |
| 5 | Arthur Morris | United States | 1,320,000 | 22 |
| 6 | Ryan Ko | United States | 1,045,000 | 17 |
| 7 | Jordan Siegel | United States | 845,000 | 14 |
| 8 | Allen Kessler | United States | 830,000 | 14 |
| 9 | Dylan Smith | United States | 750,000 | 13 |
| 10 | Ko Goto | Japan | 705,000 | 12 |
Also among the 18 players returning are Sergei Tolkachov, Robert Shuptrine and Jacob Nepom. Don't be surprised to see those in the field hop into the Main Event, though they have several starting flights to choose from.
Day 3 will kick off at 1 p.m. local time inside the Paris ballroom with blinds of 15,000/30,000 and betting limits of 30,000/60,000 on Level 23.
All returning players are guaranteed a payday of at least $9,201, and there's a nice pay jump for those that outlast the first bust out. Meanwhile, the bracelet and $223,177 await the eventual champion.
Remaining Payouts
| Place | Prize | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $223,177 | 7 | $24,289 |
| 2 | $145,365 | 8 -9 | $18,301 |
| 3 | $96,888 | 10 -11 | $14,149 |
| 4 | $66,103 | 12 -17 | $11,255 |
| 5 | $46,191 | 18 | $9,201 |
| 6 | $33,077 |
Stay tuned as the PokerNews live reporting team is on-site in Las Vegas and ready to see out the completion of Event #77: $2,500 Mixed Triple Draw Lowball. Check out the live reporting portal for other festival highlights, including coverage of the Main Event.