Alexandre Gomes
| Alexandre Gomes | |
|---|---|
 Gomes after winning the $2000 No Limit Hold'em event at the 2008 World Series of Poker | |
| Nickname(s) | Allingomes |
| Born |
July 24, 1982 (age 33) 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 |
Alexandre Gomes (born July 24, 1982 in Curitiba) 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]
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 $2000 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 20 July 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 and made a fullhouse on a board of but lost when he ran against the quad jacks of Benny Spindler who held the fourth jack, holding .[3]
As of 2012, his total live tournament winnings exceed $3,400,000.[4]
References
- ↑ "Alexandre Gomes, World Series of Poker Bracelet Holder". Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ↑ "Team PokerStars Pro Adds Horecki, Gomes". Retrieved 2009-01-10.
- ↑ Lucchesi, Ryan (2009-01-10). "EPT -- Poorya Nazari Wins the 2009 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure". CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2009-01-11.
- ↑ "HendonMob Tournament Results". TheHendonMob.com. Retrieved 2010-04-22.