First Hand Off Heads-Up Play Goes to Haxton
Level 18
: 60,000/120,000, 10,000 ante
In the first hand of heads-up play, it appeared Isaac Haxton limped and then called when Phil Ivey exercised his option with a raise to 240,000. Ivey then led out for 300,000 on the flop, Haxton called, and the dealer burned and turned the .
Ivey checked, Haxton bet 500,000, and Ivey called. When the completed the board on the river, Ivey checked and Haxton moved all in. Ivey thought for nearly two minutes before giving up on the hand.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Isaac Haxton |
7,190,000
1,040,000
|
1,040,000 |
Phil Ivey |
4,310,000
-1,040,000
|
-1,040,000 |
|