It Pays to be Honest: Poker Pro Gives Cabbie $10k for Returning Lost $300k (Video)

An unidentified 28-year-old poker player gave Las Vegas cabbie Gerardo Gamboa $10,000 for returning $300,000 left behind in his taxi.  The player, who many in the poker community were attempting to determine through his age and location, is said to be one of the better known players.

Justin Bonomo, Mark Newhouse, Phil Galfond and Ben Lamb are all being mentioned as the possible "Secret Santa" of Vegas.

"It's good enough, I really appreciate it," Gamboa said about the reward. "I wasn't expecting anything from the people I help. I never expect anything from the people I do good for, but I really appreciate it and that he appreciated what I'd done for him."

The poker player was already showing his generosity prior to losing the bag of $300 in cash by tipping Gamboa $5 on a $9.90 fare.

"You know, he doesn't want me to mention his name, and I want to keep his privacy. He doesn't want any publicity," Gamboa said.

Meanwhile, Gamboa's native country of the Philippines is going to honor him.

The office of President Benigno Aquino III called the cab company and said it will send a resolution of commendation to him, said Bill Shranko, chief operations officer at Yellow Checker Star.

"They are so proud of me, and I am so proud of what I have done," Gamboa said.

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- Ace King, Gambling911.com