Atlantic City Ladies poker tournament falls to man, woman takes issue
Abraham Kortotki is a 65-year-old poker player who did not have any qualms putting up $300 to play in a poker event – no matter that the name of the poker tournament was “Ladies Event.” He didn’t have any gender issues, he says he simply saw five other guys sign up to play, wasn’t having much luck in other events, and decided to join up.
His heads up opponent at the final table, Nicole Rowe, 40, was hoping to score a victory to help cover living expenses after she has a mastectomy later in the month, part of the treatment for her breast cancer; she is not happy with Kototki for winning the event out from under her. One wonders, however, if she would have suggested he chop the first place prize with her if he was a she…
Kototki declined the “invitation” to split the prize with her, but he did say he was donating the winnings to three charities, one of which does support Breast Cancer research.
The event took place at the Borgata, and in case you were wondering, there is nothing legally the casino could do to keep a fellow from playing in a Ladies event.
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