Sunday, July 10, 2022 10:31 PM Local Time
Daniel Strelitz Wins His Second WSOP Bracelet in Event #73: $1,500 Razz
Daniel Strelitz gave his parents the perfect gift for their 34th wedding anniversary today: a gold World Series of Poker bracelet.
The Torrance, California, native earned his second career bracelet, prevailing over a field of 383 players in Event #73: $1,500 Razz. Strelitz denied Lynda Tran the chance of being the first woman to win an open event in 2022 on his way to earning $115,723. His first bracelet came in the $5,000 No-Limit Hold'em event in 2019 (he also finished second in that event last year). This one, coming in a game that he's studied hard to figure out, is that much sweeter.
"It's awesome. I'm especially happy that it's in a non-No-Limit Hold'em event since that's what I've been concentrating on recently. But, yeah, number 2 is great," he said following his win.
After the final hand, when Strelitz got his first opportunity to pose with his newly-won jewelry, a friend made a makeshift banner that read "Razz," a reminder that, though he's primarily been a hold'em expert throughout his career, he's put in the work in this game.
"I'm not like an expert or anything, but I've been studying more since the last World Series with my friends," he said.
Event #73: $1,500 Razz Final Table Results
Place | Player | Country | Earnings |
1 | Daniel Strelitz | United States | $115,723 |
2 | Lynda Tran | United States | $71,527 |
3 | Calvin Anderson | United States | $49,557 |
4 | Frank Kassela | United States | $34,996 |
5 | Sergio Braga | Brazil | $25,198 |
6 | Kijoon Park | United States | $18,506 |
7 | Mark Gerencher | United States | $13,869 |
8 | Andres Korn | Argentina | $10,611 |
Day 3 Action
Strelitz came into Day 3 as the chip leader over the final nine players. Tran, meanwhile, began the day with just 180,000, good for just two big bets. She doubled up off Strelitz, then tripled up off Kijoon Park and Frank Kassela within the first few hands to jump back into contention.
Argentinian bracelet winner Andres Korn would be the first to fall at the final table, losing to the seven-six of Mark Gerencher. Strelitz, meanwhile, made a wheel in a big pot against Kassela to cross 2,000,000, then knocked out Gerencher, the Pennsylvania winery owner, in seventh place with a perfect seven.
The final six players would then go more than two hours without a bustout, each taking a turn with the chip lead. Strelitz left Tran short again by making an eight-seven, only for her to double up yet again. Just 30 minutes later, she was chip leader as her rail, including husband Turbo Nguyen, (who busted the Main Event in 806th place earlier in the day) erupted in a frenzy.
Park, already a bracelet winner in 2022, went from massive chip leader to sixth-place finisher after running into the seven-six of Calvin Anderson, who went on his own "Razz rush" to build an overwhelming chip lead. Anderson busted Sergio Braga in fifth place shortly after with another seven-six.
Strelitz put a dent in Anderson's wall of chips, making a seven-six after calling down on every street. Kassela fell in fourth place in a three-way all in also involving Tran and Anderson as Tran made an eight-six against Anderson's eight-seven.
Anderson, the once-unstoppable force in this tournament, was eliminated in third place by Tran with a six-five as Tran took a 5,260,000 to 4,315,000 chip lead into the start of heads-up play.
Strelitz and Tran traded mostly small pots for an hour before Strelitz won with 6-5-3-2-A to climb above 6,000,000 and leave Tran short. There would be no miracle comeback for Tran this time. On the last hand, Strelitz raised on third and Tran called. He raised again on fourth and Tran got the rest of her chips in on fifth. Strelitz ended up with 8-7-4-3-2 to win the pot and the bracelet.
While Tran had her massive and passionate rail, Strelitz had just his parents watching their son play on their anniversary. The banter between the players and their supporters would remain friendly and good-natured and Strelitz enjoyed the atmosphere.
"There was nine people to start the day, and I was kind of friendly with three or four of us, and all four of us made the final four," he said. "The rail was super exciting. They were super cheering for her. But I appreciated it. It wasn't anything derogatory at all."
Strelitz now has the bracelet, but a much bigger addition is soon on the way. His wife is eight months pregnant with their first child, a girl.
"Just so many emotions come out. I'm terrified, I'm super excited. They say baby run good is real, so there you go," he said.
A bracelet, a wedding gift for his supportive parents, and a baby on the way for the soon-to-be-father. It was a good day for Strelitz.
That concludes PokerNews coverage of Event #73: $1,500 Razz. Stay tuned through the rest of the 2022 WSOP for all the action.
Sunday, July 10, 2022 9:26 PM Local Time
Lynda Tran Eliminated in 2nd Place ($71,527)
Lynda Tran: /
Daniel Strelitz: /
Lynda Tran completed, Daniel Strelitz raised, and Tran called.
Tran led out on fourth, then called when Strelitz raised again. On fifth, she bet, Strelitz raised, and Tran called all in.
Strelitz finished with for 8-7-4-3-2, while Tran had for a queen-low as she finished as the runner-up.
Daniel Strelitz | 9,575,000 | 2,175,000 |
Phuong Tran | 0 | -2,175,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 9:25 PM Local Time
Strelitz' Nine Is Good
Lynda Tran completed with a and Strelitz called with a .
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
Tran bet fourth and fifth street which Strelitz called.
On sixth street Strelitz bet and Tran called.
On seventh Strelitz bet once more and Tran called. Strelitz turned over for a nine-eight and it was good as his chip lead grew over Tran.
Daniel Strelitz | 7,400,000 | 1,200,000 |
Phuong Tran | 2,175,000 | -1,200,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 9:17 PM Local Time
Strelitz Opens Big Lead
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
Daniel Strelitz completed and Lynda Tran called. Strelitz bet again on fourth and Tran put in a call.
Tran opened the betting on fifth and sixth, with Strelitz calling down to seventh. Tran checked on seventh, then called when Strelitz bet.
"Six," Strelitz said, showing for 6-5-3-2-A to take the big pot and open up a sizeable chip advantage in the heads-up match.
Daniel Strelitz | 6,200,000 | 1,925,000 |
Phuong Tran | 3,375,000 | -1,925,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 9:03 PM Local Time
Strelitz Wins On Sixth
Daniel Strelitz completed with an up and Lynda Tran called with a .
Daniel Strelitz: /
Lynda Tran: / (Folded on sixth)
Strelitz bet on fourth street and Tran called.
On fifth street both players checked to sixth street, that saw Strelitz bet and win a pot to keep the stacks close together.
Phuong Tran | 5,300,000 | -400,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 4,275,000 | 400,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:46 PM Local Time
Level 32 started
Level: 32
Blinds: 150,000/300,000
Ante: 30,000
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:43 PM Local Time
Last Two Before Break
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
Lynda Tran completed before Daniel Strelitz raised. Tran called, then called bets through to seventh.
On seventh, Strelitz bet again and Tran quickly folded.
The next hand, Tran would get some of those chips back.
Lynda Tran: / /
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Strelitz completed, while Tran opened the betting on fourth. Strelitz took the lead again on fifth and both players checked on sixth.
Seventh was also checked down as Tran opened up for 9-7-4-3-2 to win the pot.
The two players have agreed to forgo the 60-minute dinner break and instead take a shorter five-minute break before play resumes.
Phuong Tran | 5,700,000 | -725,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 3,875,000 | 725,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:39 PM Local Time
Tran Raises Seventh
Lynda Tran completed with a and Daniel Strelitz called with an .
Lynda Tran: / /
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Strelitz bet fourth street and Tran called.
On fifth street Tran bet and Strelitz called.
Action checked through on sixth street which saw Strelitz bet on seventh street and Tran raise. Strelitz called and Tran turned over for a six-five and she opened up a sizable lead.
Phuong Tran | 6,425,000 | 1,100,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 3,150,000 | -1,100,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:33 PM Local Time
Strelitz Gives It Up on Seventh
Lynda Tran: / /
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Daniel Strelitz completed, with Lynda Tran calling that bet and another on fourth street. Both players checked on fifth.
Strelitz opened the betting again on sixth and Tran called. Strelitz slowed down and checked on seventh as Tran threw out a bet.
Strelitz quickly mucked as Tran raked in the pot, her supporters banging on the rail surrounding the final table and chanting "Razz rush."
Phuong Tran | 5,325,000 | 150,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 4,250,000 | -150,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:30 PM Local Time
The Stacks Get Closer
Daniel Strelitz completed with a and Lynda Tran called with a .
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
Strelitz bet and Tran called on fourth street.
On fifth street, Tran checked and Strelitz bet which Tran called. The same action repeated on sixth street.
On seventh street both players checked and Strelitz turned over for a ten-five which was good to take down the pot and even out the stacks.
Phuong Tran | 5,175,000 | -450,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 4,400,000 | 450,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:22 PM Local Time
Strelitz Makes a Better Eight
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
Lynda Tran completed and Daniel Strelitz called. Strelitz opened the betting on fourth and fifth streets, with Tran calling.
Strelitz bet again on sixth and Tran stuck around to seventh. Strelitz put out another bet and Tran once again called.
"Eight-six," Strelitz announced, turning over . Tran flashed before mucking.
Phuong Tran | 5,625,000 | -1,325,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 3,950,000 | 1,325,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:12 PM Local Time
Tran Wins A Big One
Lynda Tran completed with an and Strelitz called with a .
Lynda Tran: / /
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Tran bet on fourth street and Strelitz called.
On fifth street Tran checked to Strelitz who bet and Tran called.
Sixth and seventh street saw both players check through and Tran turned over for an eight-seven which was good for the pot.
Phuong Tran | 6,950,000 | 1,000,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 2,625,000 | -1,000,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 8:03 PM Local Time
Tran Takes First Showdown
Lynda Tran: / /
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Daniel Strelitz completed and Lynda Tran called. Tran bet out on fourth and fifth streets, with Strelitz calling down to sixth.
On sixth, Tran grabbed the chips to make a bet but decided to check as Strelitz checked behind. Tran bet again on seventh and Strelitz called.
Tran opened up an ace, along with , to make 7-5-3-2-A and win the first seventh-street showdown of heads-up play.
Phuong Tran | 5,950,000 | 675,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 3,625,000 | -675,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 7:59 PM Local Time
No Large Pots
Daniel Strelitz completed with a up and Lynda Tran called with a .
Daniel Strelitz: / (Folded on fifth)
Lynda Tran: /
Strelitz bet on fourth street and Tran called.
On fifth street, Tran bet and Strelitz quickly folding, cueing cheers from her rail.
Phuong Tran | 5,275,000 | 200,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 4,300,000 | -200,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 7:48 PM Local Time
Strelitz Shows Down a Ten
Daniel Strelitz: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
After a series of pots that didn't progress past fourth street, Daniel Strelitz would take the first sizeable pot of heads-up play.
Strelitz completed and Lynda Tran called. Tran opened the betting on fourth and Strelitz called as both players checked on fifth.
Strelitz bet on sixth and Tran called. Seventh street was checked by both players as Strelitz showed a for 10-9-7-6-A to win the pot.
Phuong Tran | 5,075,000 | -185,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 4,500,000 | 185,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 7:37 PM Local Time
Level 31 started
Level: 31
Blinds: 120,000/240,000
Ante: 30,000
Sunday, July 10, 2022 7:37 PM Local Time
Calvin Anderson Eliminated In 3rd Place ($49,557)
Calvin Anderson completed with an and Lynda Tran defended her bring in.
Calvin Anderson: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
Anderson bet on fourth street and Tran called.
On fifth street Anderson checked and Tran bet which saw Anderson raise all in and Tran called.
After all the cards were dealt, Tran made a six-five which was good to beat Anderson's nine-eight and the WSOP bracelet winner exited in third place.
Heads-up play is now underway.
Phuong Tran | 5,260,000 | 1,060,000 |
Daniel Strelitz | 4,315,000 | 15,000 |
Calvin Anderson | 0 | -1,100,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 7:29 PM Local Time
Tran Opens the Gap, Strelitz Climbs Back
Lynda Tran: / /
Daniel Strelitz: / - folded
Daniel Strelitz completed before Lynda Tran raised. Strelitz called, then called down to sixth street.
Tran bet again on sixth and Strelitz quickly mucked. Tran flashed for a wheel as she took the pot and the chip lead.
A few hands later, Strelitz would get some back.
Daniel Strelitz: /
Lynda Tran: / - folded
Tran bet on fifth street and Strelitz raised. Tran called, then folded to a bet on sixth as the two players are now virtually tied atop the leaderboard.
Daniel Strelitz | 4,300,000 | -100,000 |
Phuong Tran | 4,200,000 | 75,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 7:25 PM Local Time
Strelitz And Tran Win Big Ones
Calvin Anderson called with a up and Daniel Strelitz completed with a . Anderson raised which Strelitz responded to by re-raising and Anderson called.
Daniel Strelitz: /
Calvin Anderson: / (Folded on sixth)
Strelitz bet on fourth street and fifth street, receiving a call from Anderson both times.
On sixth street Strelitz bet once more and Anderson folded, giving the pot to Strelitz.
The following hand Phoung Tran completed with a and Calvin Anderson defended his bring in .
Phuong Tran: / /
Calvin Anderson: / /
On fourth street and fifth street, Tran bet and Anderson quickly called.
On sixth street, Anderson took a little bit longer before calling Tran's bet.
On seventh street Tran bet again and Anderson called. Tran turned over for a seven-five and Anderson mucked his hand, giving Tran the pot.
Daniel Strelitz | 4,400,000 | 700,000 |
Phuong Tran | 4,125,000 | 850,000 |
Calvin Anderson | 1,100,000 | -1,500,000 |
Sunday, July 10, 2022 7:17 PM Local Time
Frank Kassela Eliminated in 4th Place ($34,996)
Frank Kassela, Calvin Anderson, and Lynda Tran got into a raising war on third street that ended with Kassela all in for 480,000.
Frank Kassela: / /
Calvin Anderson: / /
Lynda Tran: / /
Anderson bet on fifth street and Tran called to build a side pot. She called two more bets on sixth and seventh.
Anderson showed for 8-7-4-2-A, but Tran opened up for 8-6-4-3-2 to scoop the entire pot and eliminate Kassela.
Daniel Strelitz | 3,700,000 | -50,000 |
Phuong Tran | 3,275,000 | 1,175,000 |
Calvin Anderson | 2,600,000 | -1,200,000 |
Frank Kassela | 0 | -500,000 |