Event 48 - $2,000 No Limit Hold'em | 2008 World Series of Poker

06-29-2008 20:16 UTC-7

Alexandre Gomes Wins Event #48 - $2,000 No Limit Hold'em Event ($770,540)

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After a cyclonic final table, Alexandre Gomes has emerged through a field of 2,317 players to claim victory in Event 48 - $2,000 No Limit Hold'em. Gomes became prominent late on Day 2 to build a large chip stack entering into today's final table.

With plenty of gusto and a lot of gamble, Gomes found luck was on his side today as he survived some amazing situations to claim victory in a tough heads up battle with Marco Johnson.

The Brasilian fans are jumping around and chanting amongst some amazing celebrations here in the Amazon Room as Gomes collects his first WSOP bracelet and $770,540 in prize money. Congratulations Alexandre!

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06-29-2008 20:20 UTC-7

Event #48 is History!

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2,317 players began this $2,000 NL Hold 'em Event. Over the course of three days, many challengers emerged, but it was Alexandre Gomes that wound up on top. He takes home $770,540 and the championship gold bracelet. In addition, he received the admiration of his fellow Brasillians who witnessed his triumph. Congratulations to Alexandre Gomes, $2,000 NL Holdem Champion.

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Event 48 - $2,000 No Limit Hold'em

Day 3 Completed