Ivey Still Waiting for First Cash of 2025
When action folded to Phil Ivey on the button, he raised his option to 11,000. However, he faced instant resistance, as Dong Chen made it 40,000 from the small blind. The big blind got out of the way, and Ivey made the smooth call.
The draw heavy flop of 10♠8♣6♣ elicited a continuation-bet of 30,000 from Chen. Ivey shoved for 92,000 and Chen didn’t hesitate in getting his chips in, and as the cards were tabled it seemed as if the dealer had orchestrated this hand to be played out in this exact way.
Phil Ivey A♣Q♣ 
Dong Chen A♠10♥
Ivey would need to hit his nut flush draw, or a pair of queens if he was going to survive in the tournament, however he received no help as the board ran out J♥4♥ and his search for a cash in this World Series would last yet another day.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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240,000
45,000
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45,000 |
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