Alexandre Gomes

Alexandre Gomes (born July 24, 1982) is a Brazilian professional poker player.[1] He is a World Series of Poker bracelet winner, a World Poker Tour champion and a former Team PokerStars Pro.[2]

Alexandre Gomes
Gomes after winning the $2000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2008 World Series of Poker
Nickname(s)Allingomes
BornJuly 24, 1982 (1982-07-24) (age 38)
Curitiba, Brazil
World Series of Poker
Bracelet(s)1
Money finish(es)4
Highest ITM
Main Event finish
None
World Poker Tour
Title(s)1
Final table(s)1
Money finish(es)1
European Poker Tour
Title(s)None
Final table(s)2
Money finish(es)5

World Series of Poker

Gomes became the first Brazilian World Series of Poker bracelet winner after defeating a field of 2,317 players in the 2008 World Series of Poker $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, earning $770,540.

World Series of Poker bracelets

Year Event Prize Money
2008 $2,000 No-Limit Hold'em $770,540

World Poker Tour

On July 20, 2009, Alexandre Gomes outlasted 267 players to win the Bellagio Cup V, taking home $1,187,670 and a WPT title.

European Poker Tour

At the European Poker Tour's PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Gomes made the final table as chip leader with over 8 million in tournament chips after doubling through the former chip leader Kevin Saul. at the final table played on January 10, 2009, he finished in fourth place earning $750,000. In his last hand, Gomes held A A and made a fullhouse on a board of J J J 5 Q but lost when he ran against the quad jacks of Benny Spindler who held the fourth jack, holding K J.[3]

As of 2012, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,400,000.[4]

References

  1. "Alexandre Gomes, World Series of Poker Bracelet Holder". Retrieved May 27, 2011.
  2. "Team PokerStars Pro Adds Horecki, Gomes". Retrieved January 10, 2009.
  3. Lucchesi, Ryan (January 10, 2009). "EPT -- Poorya Nazari Wins the 2009 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved January 11, 2009.
  4. "HendonMob Tournament Results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved April 22, 2010.


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