New York poker pro Matthew Casterella is recovering in a Westchester hospital after leaping off the Tappan Zee Bridge into the Hudson River. His motives for doing are as yet unclear, but state police Sgt. Kenneth J. Cano suggested financial difficulties may have played a role. Casterella took home more than $1.7M in winnings over his career, but had not cashed a major pot in some time. Read more.
Poker pro Matthew Casterella survives leap from bridge
