Ivey Flops Nuts, Busts Opponent

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The action folded to Phil Ivey, who raised in late position. Two short-stacked players in the blinds called, and the dealer fanned {7-Diamonds} {10-Diamonds} {3-Diamonds} . The action checked to Ivey who bet, the player in the small blind check-raised, and the player in the big blind called. Ivey put in another bet, the player in the small blind called, and then the player in the big blind decided to put in a raise. Ivey and the gentleman in the small blind called.

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The turn was the {8-Clubs} , and the player in the small blind tossed out his last four black T100 chips. The big blind called all in - having exactly 400 as well - and Ivey tossed in a purple T500 chip.

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Ivey
Small Blind
Big Blind

A meaningless {k-Clubs} fell on the river, eliminating the player in the small blind from the tournament. After starting off slowly, Ivey is now nearing the average stack.