When was the last time a poker story put an emotional lump in your throat? A story from this week's World Series of Poker action did for us -- and we think it deserves attention far outside Las Vegas.
A veteran of the conflict in Iraq and a rank-amateur poker player bought a $1,000 seat at a WSOP tournament. Then Ken Griffin proceeded to win it all, taking home more than $450,000.
If that's not enough, Griffin plans to use at least some of the prize money to help his aging mother pay for chemotherapy.
But don't stop there. The tournament update shows Griffin won the final hand in a dream-come-true way -- when his opponent pushed all-in pre-flop, before he looked at pocket Aces.
If Disney Productions ever wanted to write a poker movie script, they've found it. It's a touching tale all around. And may God bless Ken Griffin, along with his mom.
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