Day 1A $350 Deep Stack No Limit Hold’em (Re-Entry)
Level 3: Blinds 75/150
72 Entries

“Table change,” are the first words out of Robert Melo’s mouth, this after seeing cousin Frank Gomez already at the table; both are from Lakeland, FL.

Melo, originally from New York, has been an East Coast grinder for many years with nearly $100,000 in tournament earnings, while Gomez is new to the game.

Gomez made a splash earlier this year at the Coconut Creek Lucky Hearts poker open when he took home $10,000 for his third place finish. Melo was on the rail for Gomez’s second career recorded tournament cash.

“No fireworks,” in this event says Melo who check-raised his cuz a couple of times.

“I had to fold,” adds Gomez, “I had nothing.”

Both players are above the 20k starting stack with Melo up to 31k.

“Final table,” Gomez says is the only table that matters when the two play head-to-head.