Eric Afriat Eyes WPT Record: Can He Catch Darren Elias?

Darren Elias Holds WPT Record

Darren Elias has the record with four World Poker Tour (WPT) titles. Eric Afriat, a poker pro with three WPT wins, is set to challenge that record. Afriat is currently the chip leader midway through Day 2 of the $5,000 buy-in WPT bestbet Scramble Championship at bestbet Jacksonville.

Afriat Ready to Compete

Afriat made it clear that catching Elias’ record is important to him. He believes it is about winning titles and being the best. The Canadian poker pro is determined and optimistic about his chances of becoming a four-time champion.

Afriat, who has made over $5.6 million in live tournament cashes, won his last WPT title in 2020. He bagged 121,000 chips at the end of Day 1b but quickly improved on Day 2, reaching over 1 million chips by the second break.

Chasing the Title

While Elias’ last title win was in 2018, Afriat aims to match his record at this tournament. If he does not win this time, he believes it’s only a matter of time before he earns his fourth title.

Afriat almost won his fourth title at Choctaw in May, finishing as the runner-up to James Mackey.

Tournament Progress

As of now, the WPT bestbet Scramble has 62 players left, with the top 46 set to cash. First place will win $347,850, which could push Afriat’s total cashes to nearly $6 million.

Afriat prefers the WPT over the World Series of Poker (WSOP) and appreciates the WPT staff. He is focused on winning and confident in his abilities as a tournament player.