Ivey Rakes in Double-Up
Level 15
: Blinds 10,000/25,000, 25,000 ante
Eric Kurtzman and Phil Ivey had created a pot of 345,000 when a flop of Q♣A♠2♠ was fanned. Kurtzman checked from middle position to Ivey on the button, and the latter made a pot-sized bet.
Kurtzman called and check-called Ivey's all-in for 40,000 on the 7♦ turn as well.
Phil Ivey: A♥Q♦6♥3♦ 
Eric Kurtzman: A♣7♥6♣4♠
Ivey's top two pair held against the aces and sevens of Kurtzman on the 9♥ river, and he doubled up to climb to a seven-figure stack.
Just before, Erik Seidel had busted in the seat next to Ivey, with Martin Kabrhel replacing him.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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1,115,000
815,000
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815,000 |
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850,000
650,000
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650,000 |
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850,000
-125,000
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-125,000 |
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Busted | |
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