German poker player wins $8.7 million jackpot

Professional German poker player Pius Heinz, 22, won an $8.7 million jackpot in the World Series of Poker championship, the third highest payout for a poker champion in history, organizers said

.Martin Staszko, of the Czech Republic, competes at the final table of the World Series of Poker on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)