Ivey Left Crippled After Failing to Push Off Kolonias

Alexandros Kolonias opened for 1,200 under the gun and the player in the hijack called. Phil Ivey then called from the button, both blinds folded, and three players saw a flop of . Two checks saw Ivey bet 2,500, only Kolonias called, and the dealer burned and turned the .

Kolonias checked for a second time and then called when Ivey bet 5,000. When the completed the board on the river, Kolonias checked yet again and Ivey tossed out 10,000, which was about half his remaining stack. Kolonias tossed in a single chip to signify a call and Ivey simply sent his hand to the muck. That meant Kolonias was able to win the pot without having to show his own two cards.