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Vegas Cabbie Honored for Returning $300,000 in Cash Left on Back Seat

Vegas Cabbie Honored for Returning $300,000 in Cash Left on Back Seat
Las Vegas cab driver Gerardo Gamboa found $300,000 of someone's poker winnings left in a paper bag in his taxi Monday, but made sure every penny was returned to the rightful owner. He was rewarded graciously by his company.

Las Vegas cab driver Gerardo Gamboa found $300,000 of someone's poker winnings left in a paper bag in his taxi Monday, but made sure every penny was returned to the rightful owner.

"I don't care from $10 to higher. My dignity is not for sale, and that's the way I am," he told KVVU news.

Now, Gamboa is winning honors for honesty with his company naming him Driver of the Year and rewarded him with $1,000 and a dinner for two at a restaurant.

(WATCH the video below or READ the story from CNN)

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