2009 World Series of Poker

Day 3 completed

Posted 06-04-2009 17:51 GMT-12

Congratulations to Phil Ivey, Winner of Event #8, $2,500 No-Limit Deuce-to-Seven Lowball ($96,361)

Phil Ivey came into today looking for his sixth gold WSOP bracelet. Just over three and a half hours ago, only John Monnette stood in Ivey's way.

After a couple hours of heads-up play, Monnette was dwindled down and severely short stacked as Ivey stormed to a massive chip lead. But then, Monnette rallied back with two big double ups to take back the lead. Ivey buckled down though, and grinded his way back to a 3:2 chip lead when the final hand came up.

Ivey bested a field of 147 entrants that included some of the biggest names in poker to win his sixth bracelet and further cement his name in poker history. Phil was the crowd favorite and received an outstanding round of applause when it was all said and done. The win netted Ivey $96,361 in prize money and likely earned him a little extra pocket change from sidebets.

At the conclusion of the event, Ivey snapped some quick photos with the bracelet and then jetted off down the hall to continue playing the $10,000 Mixed World Championship. Be sure to stay tuned to PokerNews for all the live WSOP coverage!

Congratulations to Phil Ivey!

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John Monnette Eliminated in 2nd Place ($59,587)

John Monnette raised then Phil Ivey shoved all in. Monnette made the call and everyone jumped from their seats. The tournament announcer stated that each player would be drawing one card.

Showdown:
Ivey: (X)
Monnette: (X)

Monnette was first to show and revealed a paired seven. He would be drawing dead against Ivey as Ivey rolled over a . Monnette was covered in chips by Ivey and that was it, he would be out in second place, earning just under $60,000 for his finish.

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Back and Forth

The two players are trading blinds and antes back and forth, but nothing bigger than that is happening.

More Faces in the Crowd

Jean-Robert Bellande, Paul Darden, and Court Harrington are here to witness the action.

Three-Bet For Monnette This Time

Phil Ivey raised to 45,000 from the button. John Monnette reraised and Ivey mucked.

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Ivey Wins Another

John Monnette raised to 43,000. Phil Ivey called. Ivey drew one and Monnette drew two. Ivey placed a bet of 90,000 in the middle and Monnette folded.

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Another Three-Bet Works for Ivey

John Monnette raised to 43,000. Phil Ivey reraised to 80,000 and Monnette mucked again. The three-bet seems to be working for Ivey.

Ivey - 570,000
Monnette - 530,000

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Ivey Pairs Up to Lose One

Phil Ivey raised to 45,000 and John Monnette called. Monnette drew one while Ivey drew two. Monnette checked and Ivey checked. Ivey paired and Monnette's king low scooped the pot.

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Ivey Takes One

John Monnette raised to 43,000 from the button. Phil Ivey reraised to 80,000 and Monnette mucked.

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