2008 WSOP Event 48 Winner Alexandre Gomes

At the start of Event #48's final table, Marco Johnson had almost exactly twice as many chips as middle of the pack dweller, Alexandre Gomes. In fact Gomes was firmly ensconced in fourth place when the day started, but these two would eventually meet at the final table. Of course before that could happen, seven other players would have to find their way to the rail, and in most tournaments, nobody is really anxious to be relieved of their place at the final table. This tournament was a little different. At times it looked more like speed dating than a poker tournament.