2012 World Series of Poker

Event 17: $10,000 Pot-Limit Hold'em
Day: 2
Event Info

2012 World Series of Poker

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
aj
Prize
$445,899
Event Info
Buy-in
$10,000
Prize Pool
$1,682,600
Entries
179
Level Info
Level
30
Blinds
60,000 / 120,000
Ante
0

Ivey Time

We picked up the action on a {4-Spades} {10-Diamonds} {4-Clubs} pot. It was heads-up, and Phil Ivey checked. When Josh Bergman made a 3,500-chip continuation bet, though — it looks like Ivey flatted a raise preflop — Ivey quickly check-raised to 9,000 straight. Bergman called after just a moment.

The turn came the {6-Spades}, and Bergman called another 17,000 without much incident. The river was the {7-Hearts}, and Ivey wasn't slowing down. He started stacking up a bet with his right hand, and when he got to 35,000, he froze and shot an Ivey glance up at Bergman. Then he pulled his chips back toward his stack. A moment later, he grabbed that 35,000 again and held it in a betting position. A few seconds later, it finally made its way into the pot.

"Call," Bergman announced firmly.

Ivey never flinched as he tabled {10-Hearts} {10-Spades} for the boat. Bergman took a long last look at his mystery cards, mucked them, and paid off his debt.

When Phil Ivey is flopping full houses, it figures to be a long day for the rest of the field. He's just moved up to about 128,000 with that pot.

Player Chips Progress
Phil Ivey us
Phil Ivey
128,000
68,400
68,400
$25K Fantasy
WSOP 10X Winner
Poker Hall of Famer
Josh Bergman us
Josh Bergman
17,000
-83,900
-83,900

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