David Hughes entered a women-only poker tournament, defeated 82 female players, and walked away with the prize despite not being a woman.
The 70-year-old won the 2023 Ladies Event at Florida's Seminole Hard Rock, taking home $5,555 after entering under a legal loophole.
He did not claim to identify as a woman, Florida's anti-discrimination law prevented the casino from excluding him solely because he was male, sparking widespread controversy.