'I was going to quit poker and go to college': German pro, 22, wins cool $8.72m in World Series final

A German poker professional who was thinking of quitting the game to return to college has won an incredible $8.72 million in the World Series final.


Pius Heinz, 22, beat Martin Staszko of the Czech Republic to take victory in the World Series of Poker.

It is believed that Heinz, who had a rough six-month run in poker before the series, was thinking about quitting the professional circuit.    Read Full