Chris Kruk opes with Diamond KClub 10 and Phil Ivey three-bets with Club 7Club 5, making it 7,650 to go. Kruk calls and the action flop of Diamond 10Club 9Club 8 hits down on the felt.

Ivey checks his monster draw to Kruk who bets 11,475 and a quick call comes from Ivey. The Diamond A turn lands and both players check through to see the Diamond 6 river.

Ivey lands a straight, he checks to Kruk but a check behind ends the hand. Ivey tables his straight and pulls in the pot to take the lead.

Phil Ivey – 114,200
Chris Kruk – 85,800

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