Selling sporting memorabilia is not a new concept. Sportsmen who did not have a decent enough retirement plan or burglars offloading their loot are two reasons why you would find a trophy or two for sale. Another trending reason is to “give something back to society” and this is why Peter Eastgate decided to auction his 2008 WSOP Main Event Bracelet.

So we, as people who use the Betfair Poker Bonus regularly, understand why people may sell these treasured possessions. But who on earth would by them and why?

Well we know that professional poker players would buy a WSOP bracelet. After all Tony G publicly admitted his role in the pursuit of the gold of Eastgate. But why? - Well to turn it into a collar for his dog - each to their own!

Another person who would buy a WSOP bracelet is Scottish businessman William Haughey and this is exactly what he did. But why? - We are not sure whether or not Haughey owns a dog but what we do know is he owns a great big heart. Haughey was so impressed with Eastgate’s wish to donate the cash to UNICEF that Haughey decided to buy the bracelet himself. Tithing seems to be a bit of a specialty for Haughey since he has already given well over $50 million away to charity in the last few years alone.

Those looking at the Betfair Promotion code regularly note how he can now add the $147,500 he has just helped Eastgate donate to the charity UNICEF.

Haughey made his millions through a company called City Refrigeration Holdings. It is estimated that Haughey is worth around $238 million of which $275,000 is attributed to his career poker earnings. He has cashed four times at the WSOP and also has an EPT side event on his resume.