02-24-2010 02:40 UTC-12

Slow Start for Gomes

Mickey Doft

Alexandre Gomes raised to 250 in the hijack and was called by the player on the button. The blinds folded and the flop came down {3-Clubs}

{3-Clubs}

{2-Hearts}

{A-Clubs}

.

Gomes bet 400, but was raised to 900 by his opponent. The Brazilian pro called, delivering the {K-Diamonds}

{K-Diamonds}

on the turn. He checked to his opponent who fired 1,700 into the pot. Gomes gave it up, dropping to just under 17,000.

Tags: Alexandre Gomes