06-13-2009 12:17 UTC-12

Ivey Surges Ahead

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Phil Ivey

This is why he's a six-time WSOP bracelet winner folks. From one of the short stacks, Phil Ivey has now assumed the tournament chip lead, in a matter of minutes.

He clashed with Jon Turner in a hand of Stud8, with Ivey maintaining the aggression through all streets.

Ivey: ( {3-Clubs}

{3-Clubs}

{3-Diamonds}

{5-Clubs}

)

{3-Spades}

{8-Clubs}

{6-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

Turner: (X-X-X) {Q-Spades}

{Q-Spades}

{10-Hearts}

{K-Hearts}

{K-Diamonds}

Ivey's flush and eight-low scoop the pot as Turner mucked. Ivey is up to 755,000 with Turner now down to 530,000.

Tags: Jon Turner Phil Ivey