Quads vs. Nut Flush: Phil Ivey Survives a Heart-Stopping Short Deck Showdown

In a nail-biting short deck hand, Phil Ivey faced one of the most dramatic scenarios possible: quads going up against a nut flush draw. The action started with Sam checking back, and the king of clubs hitting the board, signaling a potentially huge hand.

The betting intensified—top set versus the nut flush draw—and both players stayed in the hand, calling and checking as tension mounted. When the club hit on the turn, giving a flush, the crowd gasped. A river bet followed, but Ivey, holding quads, was ready to crush the flush.

Incredibly, the nut flush ran straight into Ivey’s quads. Despite the short deck rules where flushes often beat full houses, Ivey’s perfect timing and monster hand secured the pot. The hand served as a stark reminder of how volatile and exciting short deck poker can be, where even the best draws can meet their match.