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Poker Player Shows Kindness, Loses Big, Then Wins Big
NewsDecember 22, 2010·1 min read

Poker Player Shows Kindness, Loses Big, Then Wins Big


Elmer was celebrating his 50th birthday while playing poker at a small ranch near Dallas. He lost $10,000 in a single day, which was a record for that game. Elmer's last $900 were lost, leaving him with only $10.

Paul showed sympathy to Elmer by throwing away a pair of aces pre-flop, allowing Elmer to win the hand. Elmer's fortunes turned around, and he ended up with $14,000 while Paul lost everything. Elmer gave Paul $20 for the road as a gesture of kindness.

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