Ivey Evens the Score 1-1

Phil Ivey limps in for 2,400 with  and Chris Kruk raises to 7,200 with . Ivey calls in position and flops an open-ended on . Kruk bets 4,320 and Ivey calls. The turn is the  and Kruk continues his story and bets 9,250. Ivey calls again.

The river is the  giving Ivey the straight and Kruk shoves for 33,615. Ivey calls immediately and evens the score. When the players return they play the third and final match in this semi-final.