Real As it Gets
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Under the gun, Phil Ivey made it 12,500 to play, and Barny Boatman three-bet to 37,500 two seats over. When it came back to Ivey, he made a nonchalant call, heads up to the flop.
The dealer spread out 
, and the action went check-check. On the turn, the 
drew another check from Ivey, and Boatman bet 35,500. Ivey didn't waste much time calling, again pitching the chips into the pot with a certain air of confidence that's hard to explain in words.
That brought them to the 
river, and Ivey knocked the table again. Boatman promptly put both hands behind his stacks and shoved all in for 175,000. Ivey asked for a count, and Boatman started chatting, always a dangerous proposition against Ivey.
"Were you trap-checking on the flop?" he asked.
"Trap-checking?!" Ivey asked, as mildly incredulous as Ivey can get. Boatman continued to jaw, and Ivey obliged him with some friendly banter as he tried to solve the puzzle in front of him. He seemed almost amused at Boatman during their exchange. There was about five minutes of chatter, during which Ivey chuckled under his breath, "Trap-checking..." several more times. Finally, he let Boatman off the hook and surrendered his hand.
Boatman - 330,000
Ivey - 440,000