Ivarsson Right On the Money
Level 8
: 300/600, 75 ante
The board read 
as Alexander Ivarsson faced a pot-sized shove from his opponent, who slid in his last 22,850.
Ivarsson leaned back in his chair, indicating he was in a tough spot. He spent about a minute thinking, then he asked the dealer for a clarification of the amount.
Ivarsson then called with 
, and he was right, as his opponent had 
for a stone bluff.
Ivarsson still had to avoid a queen on the river to get a reward for his good call. The dealer obliged, pulling out the 
on the river.
With the latest knockout, Ivarsson's chip count moved into six figures.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
110,000
60,500
|
60,500 |