Phil Ivey Eliminated
Phil Ivey won't be tasting bracelet number nine in this event as he's just been snipered down by Brian Zimcosky. It was the latter who kick-started the action, raising it up to 400 from the cut-off. Ivey moved all in for 2,600 with 
and Zimcosky made the call with 
.
Although Ivey spiked a second cowboy on the 
flop, he was immediately desaddled on the 
turn, before the 
river sealed his fate. This left his victor with 11,000 and the scalp of (according to the general consensus) the best player in the world.
As Ivey departed, he left a $20 bill on the table. Neighbour Brian Alioa was so excited by this that he pulled out his wallet and exchanged the bill for one of his own, just so he could own Ivey's bill. Meanwhile, the tournament directors were trying to decide what to do with the remaining bill. Spin it up, I say!