Phil Ivey's Rollercoaster Ride at the 2012 Aussie Millions

Phil Ivey registered for the main event of the Aussie Millions on the third starting day and immediately began working on his stack. On the first day, Ivey finished in the top ten with a stack of 184,000. On the second day, Ivey finished with the second-largest stack of 778,500 among 75 players.

On the third day, Ivey ended with a stack of 1,107,000, finishing sixth. However, his performance in the tournament was marked by both impressive plays and significant setbacks. Despite his strong start, Ivey faced challenges that ultimately led to his exit from the tournament.

Ivey finished the tournament in 12th place, earning A$100,000. Additionally, Ivey participated in a turbo tournament with a $250,000 buy-in, which included notable players like Daniel Negreanu, Tom Dwan, and Gus Hansen. Ivey ended the turbo tournament with a stack of 565,000, finishing ninth.