Ivey admits that Lindgren is currently a much better golfer but the way he says it leaves you with the feeling that you’d be a fool to back anyone but Ivey.

He sounds like the hero in a summer blockbuster admitting the leading lady is currently someone else’s gal, but with the knowledge that come the final reel he’ll be the one rutting in a penthouse with fireworks exploding across a Manhattan skyline. ‘I predict that he won’t be able to play with me in two years,’ warns Ivey.

It’s this confidence and intimidating talk which stands him in such good stead at the poker table.