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Calvin Anderson has won his sixth World Series of Poker bracelet, taking down the $10,000 Razz Championship for $357,026 and becoming the most successful Razz player in WSOP history. On a humid July afternoon in Las Vegas, he outlasted a 155-entrant field across a grueling 12-hour final table, and in doing so became the first player ever to win this event twice.
The Razz Revolution
Razz, the low-ball stud variant that rewards the lowest possible hand, has long been a niche corner of the WSOP. Anderson first won the $10,000 Razz Championship in 2018, repeated the title in 2022, and added a 2024 $10,000 Eight-Game crown to his mixed-game résumé. The 2026 Razz, however, is what cements his legacy: with a career Razz total of $759,280, he has surpassed Phil Hellmuth to become the most decorated player in the event's history.
A Record-Breaking Performance
Officially Event #48, the tournament drew 155 entrants and built a prize pool of $1,441,500. Anderson's $357,026 first prize accounted for 24.8% of that pool, a staggering share that underscored his dominance. The win pushed his overall WSOP earnings to $8,462,984, placing him among the elite few past the $8 million mark, and made him the first player to win the $10,000 Razz Championship twice.
- •First prize $357,026
- •Prize pool $1,441,500
- •155 entrants
- •Prize pool $1,441,500
- •Official Event #48
- •First prize $357,026
- •First-ever repeat win
- •Sixth WSOP bracelet
The Final Table Drama
Anderson entered the final table with a modest stack, but a series of well-timed draws let him build a decisive cushion. The eight-handed table featured Eric Rodawig, Todd Dakake, Tobias Leknes, Max Kruse, Yuval Bronshtein, Philip Sternheimer and Shane Littlefield. Over nearly 12 hours, his steady play kept him ahead through a string of high-stakes pots.
A pivotal four-handed clash with Leknes swung momentum his way, and a heads-up battle with Rodawig saw him hold the lead through decisive draws. The final hand was a low-ball showdown: Anderson's made eight-seven low beat Rodawig's nine-eight low, sealing both the bracelet and the record.
- •Made eight-seven low
- •Bracelet sealed
- •Record set
- •Nine-eight low
- •Fell just short
- •Won $237,851
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Calvin Anderson | $357,026 |
| 2 | Eric Rodawig | $237,851 |
| 3 | Todd Dakake | $162,551 |
| 4 | Tobias Leknes | $114,032 |
| 5 | Yuval Bronshtein | $82,171 |
| 6 | Max Kruse | $60,868 |
| 7 | Philip Sternheimer | $46,385 |
| 8 | Shane Littlefield | $36,395 |
Anderson's Legacy and Future
Beyond the bracelet, the 2026 Razz win earned Anderson 720 Card Player Player-of-the-Year points and 357 PokerGO Tour points, lifting his standing in both rankings. With career earnings now at $8,462,984, he has voiced enthusiasm for the upcoming WSOP schedule, planning to keep competing in 10K buy-in events and mixed-game titles suited to his strengths.
- •Career $8,462,984
- •This event $357,026
The Bigger Picture of Razz
Anderson's record-breaking run has reignited interest in a game long dismissed as a niche variant. His success shows that skill, patience and a deep understanding of low-ball dynamics translate into consistent tournament results. As more players study his approach, the field is likely to grow, raising the competitiveness of Razz events at the WSOP and beyond.
Conclusion
Anderson's sixth bracelet does more than cement his place among the greats. By becoming the first two-time $10,000 Razz champion and the event's all-time earnings leader, he has signaled a new era in which mastery of low-ball stud can produce genuinely historic achievements.