Event 8 (Day 2): ...And The Rich Get Richer, Gomez Continues To Climb

"Battles At The Beach"

Event 8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $200,000 GTD)

Level 17 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/500)

Total Entries: 1,143

Players Remaining: 141

Aris Gomez (Coral Springs, FL)

From 161,500 to start the day, Aris Gomez (Coral Springs, FL) continues to climb, moments ago assuming the top spot on the leaderboard.  Gomez was heads up in a pot with Bryce McVay (Jupiter, FL), having just bet 34,000 on the turn of a board reading 6♦ 9♦ 9♣ 2♣.  McVay took a lot of time with his decision, and with the 34,000 in his hand, announced himself all-in as he pushed it forward.  Gomez quick made the call, with his 10♥ 9♥ in great shape against Bryce's Q♠ Q♦.  The river would bring no help to Bryce, and with that pot, Gomez would chip up to 880,000.

Aris Gomez - 880,000 (176bb)

Bryce McVay - Eliminated