Phil Ivey Eliminated in 8th Place ($124,410)
Razz
Phil Ivey was the bring in and John Esposito completed a seven. Dan Cates called with a jack and Ivey defended. Esposito bet on fourth street and both players called. On fifth street, Esposito continued. Cates folded and Ivey called all in for his last 65,000
Phil Ivey: 
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John Esposito: 
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Dan Cates: 
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- folded on fifth street
After fifth street, Ivey found himself with a king-eight to Esposito's pair of fours. The dealer then dealt sixth street face up and the river face down.
Phil Ivey: / /
John Esposito: / /
After pairing a five, Ivey still found himself with ahead with a king-eight while Esposito had made two pair.
Esposito turned over on his final card to improve to a king-seven. Ivey then turned over his final card, to pair his ace and finish the hand with his king-eight, the second best hand as he was eliminated from the tournament.
With seven players remaining, the field is taking a short break to move to the unofficial final table. Seating assignments and chip counts will be provided shortly.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
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4,800,000 | 500,000 |
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1,400,000 | -200,000 |
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Busted |
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and Esposito led out. Cates and Ivey both called, bringing the 
river. Esposito fired again and Cates folded. Ivey went into the tank for a short bit and ultimately followed suit, tossing his hand into the muck as the pot was shipped to Esposito.
. Hui checked and Esposito bet. Cates raised, Hui folded, and Esposito called.
and Esposito checked to Cates, who bet. Esposito made the call. The river was 
and Esposito checked again. Cates fired once more and Esposito thought for a few moments before tossing his hand away.
flop, Oppenheim bet and Deeb raised. Oppenheim called. 
turn as well as the 
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- folded on fourth street
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for a nine-high straight.
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for kings up and Ivey mucked as Hui took down the pot, dropping Ivey below one million chips.
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flop and Yockey led out 200,000 on the 
turn. Deeb called.