2009 World Series of Poker
Event 8 - $2,500 No Limit Deuce to Seven Draw
Day: 3
Kesselman Drops Further
The Big Dogs Collide
Phil Ivey raised to 12,000 from under the gun. John Monnette made the call from the small blind. Both players drew one card.
Monnette was first to act and checked. Ivey firted 30,000 and Monnette called. Ivey turned up for the best hand and scooped the pot.
Updated Chip Counts
John Monnette - 350,000
Yan Chen - 210,000
Eric Kesselman - 95,000
Rodeen Talebi Eliminated in 5th Place ($19,346)
Talebi finished in 5th place and earned nearly $20,000.
Raphael Zimmerman Eliminated in 6th Place ($14,663)
Ivey stood pat while Zimmerman drew one card. Ivey showed an and Zimmerman was drawing dead against him. Zimmerman was eliminated in 6th place and took home over $14,000.
Ivey now has 400,000 and is the new chip leader.
Ivey Doubles
Ivey:
Zimmerman:
Ivey drew an and had Zimmerman drawing dead. Zimmerman's draw card was an ace. Ivey has now doubled up.
Eight-Five for Phil
Ivey then led for 20,000 after receiving his draw card. Zimmerman made the call. Talebi folded. Ivey scooped the pot with after Zimmerman mucked.
Ivey Gets Shorter
Another One for Zimmerman
Ivey then checked and Zimmerman bet 30,000. Ivey took his time to think about his decision while Zimmerman sat absolutely motionless with his sunglasses on. Ivey eventually mucked his hand and Zimmerman scooped the pot. Ivey is now the short stack with about 75,000 in chips.