Ivey Busted by Chang
Phil Ivey's 2019 Main Event run is over in Level 1, as the 10-time bracelet winner was just sent to the rail in the bowling alley overflow room. Ivey was already below 25,000 chips at the start of the hand, and those remaining chips went to Jeffrey Chang in the aftermath of a three-way pot.
Chang opened to 500 in early position, Hirotaka Nakanishi three-bet on his immediate left, and Ivey cold called the three-bet from the button. Chang came along, and the flop came 
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Chang checked, Nakanishi bet 1,600 and Ivey called. Chang then put in the check-raise to 6,500, Nakanishi called, and Ivey went all in over the top for his last 17,500.
Chang shoved the rest of his stack, and Nakanishi got out of the way.
Jeffrey Chang: 
Phil Ivey: 
Chang was a 67% favorite with top two against Ivey's nut flush draw, and when the 
and 
completed the board, Ivey was eliminated.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
83,500 | 83,500 |
|
66,000 | 66,000 |
|
Busted |