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Atlantic City has seen an unlikely winner emerge from an all-female poker championship. World Series of Poker circuit winner Abraham Korotki took home more than $20,000 for his troubles after defeating 269 other competitors, all women.

If you are wondering how Korotki even managed to find himself in the tournament, then listen to this: "Organisers were required under state law to admit to the tournament anyone over the age of 21 who could pay the $300 entrance fee."

After crashing out of a prior competition at the Borgata Hotel Casino, Korotki decided to blow off two other mixed-gender tournaments, and instead entered himself in the Ladies No Limit Hold'em championship.

16 hours later, Korotki received a hefty check for $20,892 ahead of second-placed Nicole Rowe (pictured), a New York City cancer victim who was planning on using the winnings to continue her recovery treatment.

There was a silver lining to this oddly shaped cloud however, with Korotki declaring that a portion of his winnings would be donated to three separate charities, one of which was a cancer aid.

"It’s always nice to win a tournament. The ladies played very well and it's always nice for the weaker sex to have a victory," he said.

Wise words.

Have your say about Korotki's ascent to female poker glory below.

- TheDoctor

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