Daniel “RiverRats” Lazrus

Daniel Lazrus, also known as “RiverRats,” is an American professional poker player and coach from Long Beach, New York. He boasts an impressive record in tournaments, having accumulated over $2M in live tournament earnings and securing 2 WSOP bracelets. He has also achieved his biggest live cash amounts to $1M. Lazrus is also active in online tournaments.

Alongside his poker career, he also coaches through his website “DLAZ Poker,” where subscriptions range from $499 to $1,499 per month. It provides game theory, efficient study techniques, and more.

Daniel “RiverRats” Lazrus: Live Tournament Participation

Lazrus’ first recorded live cash occurred in June 2019 at the Goliath Phamous Poker Series in Las Vegas. He finished 40th place in a $220 + 40 No Limit Hold’em – 50K in a Day Six Max, departing with $400.

His most notable accomplishment happened in October 2021 at the 52nd World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. He finished 1st place in a $1,500 No Limit Hold’em – Millionaire Maker (Event #17), winning an impressive $1,000,000.

Continuing his success, on January 21st, 2022, he participated in a $3,500 No Limit Hold’em at the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open in Hollywood. He finished 3rd place and took home $482,380.

Luck favored him as he cashed of $102,000 in Poker Masters #5 of the $10,000 + 100 No Limit Hold’em in September 2023. It is part of PokerGo’s Tour Poker Masters. Lazrus finished in 3rd place.

At the Borgata Winter Poker Open in Atlantic City, he participated in a $500 + $60 No Limit Hold’em – Super Deep Redux tournament in January 2024. He finished in 2nd place and took home $54,500.

Lazrus on Online Tournament

On July 27th, 2021, Lazrus achieved his first WSOP Bracelet in a $3,200 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller Championship Event #28 at the WSOP ONLINE (US ONLY). He won $205,347.

Additionally, in July 2022, he participated in a $7,777 No Limit Hold’em at the WSOP (US ONLY). He finished in 3rd place and took home $132,122.