Home January 23rd, 2011
Peter Eastgate’s Ebay Auction Winner Revealed

No Commented
Categorized Under: Poker News, Poker Players
Peter Eastgate’s Ebay Auction Winner Revealed A few weeks ago 2008 WSOP winner Peter Eastgate auctioned his main event winner's bracelet online for a children's charity. Although Eastgate himself didn't expect to get more than $10,000 in bids he actually sold the bracelet for over $147,000. Poker players and fans have speculated from the first day of the auction who would bid and how much money would be raised. There was even a debate about Eastgate's audacity in giving away the bracelet in the first place. This week the winner of the auction was finally revealed. A European media outlet revealed that Scot and poker fan William Haughey was the high bidder in the Eastgate Ebay auction. Haughey is well known for his philanthropic pursuits. His love of poker and charity may be the main reason Haughey bid on the bracelet. Haughey made his millions in the refrigerator business and distributed $50 million to charity in the last five years. Friends with famous Scottish owner of Manchester United (the world's best soccer team of all time) Haughey donated 100,000 pounds to UNICEF (the recipient of the bracelet money) late last year. His picture with Alex Ferguson and Joanne Andrews and a UNICEF check appeared in European papers. The bracelet sold for the equivalent of 94,000 pounds so it seems a few extra coins were added to the pot before the charity received the donation.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

FullofPoker.com does not intend for any of the information contained on this website to be used for illegal purposes. The information in this site is for news and entertainment purposes only. This website, its owners and associates do not own, manage or control in any capacity any of the businesses advertised on this website. It is the responsibility of those businesses to conduct themselves in a manner which satisfies various legal jurisdictions and governing laws which relate to their businesses. Internet users must ensure they meet all age and other regulatory requirements before downloading poker software or placing a wager. Online gambling is illegal in some jurisdictions and users should consult legal counsel regarding the legal status of online gambling and gaming in their jurisdiction. Links to third party websites on FullofPoker.com are provided solely for informative/educational purposes. If you use these links, you leave this website