Ivey Take a Hit Early

Phil Ivey opens to 2,120 with  and Chris Kruk defends the big blind, holding  to see the  flop. Kruk check-calls a bet of 1,200 and hits two pair on the  turn.

Action checks to Ivey, he bets 4,427, and Kruk check-raises to 16,048. Ivey calls with a world of outs but the  river that lands is not what he needs. Kruk taps to Ivey who bets 19,368 with air and Kruk calls to secure the monster pot early, catching an Ivey bluff.

Chris Kruk – 142,700
Phil Ivey – 57,300