Dan Shack Wins $100,000 Challenge in Melbourne, Phil Ivey Tops Career Earnings

Dan Shack won the $100,000 Challenge poker tournament in Melbourne. Phil Ivey finished second, earning $600,000 and surpassing Daniel Negreanu in career earnings. The final table included notable players such as Bill Jordan, Tony Bloom, Jonathan Karamalikis, Howard Lederer, and Barry Greenstein.

Howard Lederer was eliminated after losing to Tony G with two aces. Tony Bloom became the chip leader after winning a significant pot against Barry Greenstein. Phil Ivey's stack grew to 700,000 after a crucial hand against Jonathan Karamalikis. Barry Greenstein was eliminated after losing a pre-flop all-in to Tony Bloom.

Tony G was eliminated in fifth place after losing a coin flip to Dan Shack. Phil Ivey secured the top spot in career earnings by finishing second in the tournament. Dan Shack won the tournament with a prize of $1,200,000. Phil Ivey's final stack was 600,000 before his crucial hand against Dan Shack.