Ivan Loh entered the final table as the chip leader but would lose two big pots early on to fall to the middle of the pack. Loh never panicked though as was able to pick up a few key pots before re-emerging as the chip leader three handed. Winning a big race against 3rd place finisher Eric Rivkin propelled Loh into a comfortable chip lead entering heads up play. After doubling up eventual runner up John Zentner, Loh would win one more race with pocket 5's against John's A-9. "It's my first tournament win ever," Loh said. Ivan did finish in 3rd place in a 2013 Borgata Summer Poker Open event for $16,897 which he said was his biggest tournament score.
Loh is mainly a cash game player that lately has started to play more tournaments, especially here at Borgata. "Whenever I come to Atlantic City, this is the only place I go," said Loh. Ivan went on to add that the key hand for him in the tournament was shortly before the final table when he got involved in a three way all in hand with A-Q suited against another big stack with pocket 10's and a short stack with pocket aces. "I hit a one outer ace to win a 600K side pot," said Loh. "That hand was really the one that put me in good position at the final table."
For his win, Ivan receives $14,677, a beautiful Borgata Poker Open trophy and a unique, custom framed photograph provided by IMPDI. Congratulations on your win Ivan!!!
Ivan Loh (Rockville, MD) - $14,677
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