When Brazilians don’t win big at the BSOP So Paulo, the celebrations continue in Lusophone style anyhow. On the third day of the event, Pedro Oliveira yelled “Champion!” in the Mystery K.O., ensuring Portugal another another championship. The professional also received R$121,800 in addition to the bounty.
The stipulated prize fund of R$500,000 was more than quadrupled when 1,669 players each contributed R$1,000 to the event. Brazilians Murilo Orsi and Marcelo Medeiros joined Pedro on the podium, with Orsi taking home R$67,540 and Medeiros R$47,020.
Igor Rezende was the final chip leader in Event 11: $1200 PL Omaha PKO. He won R$14,453 for his efforts. Haendel Mouro (who came in second) and Pablo Menezes (who came in third) both received tens of thousands of reals because of a bargain.
Event 9: $2,000 NL Hold’em Freezeout was won by Lucas Tavares. He eliminated 187 opponents and cashed in for R$68,000.