Tom “Durrrr” Dwan Makes Poker TV History

Most people who have been following Phil Ivey know that Tom “Durrrr” Dwan has been a recent opponenet of his for some very huge pots. But just the other week Dwan secured a spot for himself in the record books by taking down the largest pot in televised poker history. And no, we're not talking about in a tournament. This was Full Tilt Poker's Million Dollar Cash Game.

Playing in a field that included Phil Ivey, Allen Cunningham, Patrik Antonius, Tom Dwan, Mike Matusow and Gus Hansen Dwan shocked everyone when he beat Phil Ivey for a $1.2 million pot. Yes, $1.2 in cash in a single hand!

Dwan bet out and Ivey raised him SB. Dwan called. The flop was Qc-5c-3d. Ivey bets out $40,000. Dwan calls. Turn is 4h. Ivey took the lead betting out again and got raised by Dwan to $250,000. After some thought Ivey re-raised all-in. Dwan instantly called and showed 6h-7h giving him the nut straight and Ivey turned over Ac-2h for smaller straight.