Phil Ivey Eliminated in 8th Place ($553,270)
Level 19
: Blinds 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Phil Ivey raised to 600,000 in early position and action folded around to Bryn Kenney in the big blind. Kenney announced a three-bet to 1,650,000, and Ivey responded by quickly moving all in for a total of 5,800,000.
Kenney called just as fast, and the hands were turned up.
Phil Ivey: J♠J♥
Bryn Kenney: Q♠Q♣
Kenney had Ivey dominated, and both players improved to two pair on the 4♥10♦2♣9♣9♠ runout. Kenney's queens remained best, sending Ivey out as the first elimination of the official final table in eighth place.