$125 HORSE
Outside of a few events scattered around the world, it’s tough to find a straight Razz tournament. Most of the time it’s only possible to play the lowball stud game in a HORSE or 8-game rotation.
Most people don’t want to play just razz. Unless you’re name is Mickey Doft. The South Florida resident is a veteran of the poker world, mostly as a reporter known for his chip counting prowess, but he takes pride in his razz ability and has shown a knack for finding his way into the money in different razz events.
He earned his first cash in 2015 in the $1,500 razz event at the WSOP, finishing 46th for $2,738. Since then, he cashed in a razz or mixed game event every year.
He’s found early success in his favorite game this tournament as well. He got all in on fourth street against two other players with board running out like this.
Doft: [x][x] / [7x][Tx][3x][6x]
Opponent: [x][x] / [5x][3x][Qx][Kx]
Opponent: [x][x] / [8x][Kx][6x][9x]
Doft’s other two opponents get in the cap on fourth, with Doft already all in. A floor is called over to settle a dispute as to how many bets and raises are allowed.
“You could’ve just saved the trouble by folding the king-eight,” said Doft with a laugh.
The table joins in on the joke and there bets and raises on fifth, sixth and seventh street. On the river, there is a bet and a fold and the player who started fourth street with king-eight ended up with a 9-8 low. Doft tables [Ax][6x][9x] as his hole cards and triples up with a 9-7 low.
“I love this game,” said Doft after the hand.
