Peter Eastgate

Born in Denmark in 1985, Eastgate was introduced to poker at an early age.

Born in Denmark in 1985, Eastgate was introduced to poker at an early age. He enrolled in Aarhus University as an economics major but he didn't finish his studies as he left to play poker full time.In 2008, Peter Eastgate played at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas where he made his biggest win in his entire career. Peter made history since the “poker boom” to win the second biggest prize money in poker since Jamie Gold.

His first place winning in WSOP that year was a whopping $9,152,416. Peter became the 9th person on record to win big prize money in a single win, and he became the first in Denmark’s all time money list beating his fellow Denmark poker big player, Gus Hansen. Peter also broke Phil “The Poker Brat” Hellmuth’s record of being the youngest WSOP big time winner at the age of 24. Peter was only 22 years old at that time. As of 2014 his total tournament earnings reach $11,131,450, placing him 17th in the all-time money list.

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14 years ago22,420

Published 14 years ago

A Year on the Throne - Peter Eastgate

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Alec Torelli Hand Of The Day: Dwan vs Greenstein $919k Pot

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15 years ago10,423

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Eastgate Launches Charity Opportunity for Poker Pros

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14 years ago5,012

Published 14 years ago

Eastgate Squared

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14 years ago15,956

Published 14 years ago

Eastgate plays Ante Up for Africa

One day prior to the start of the EPT Finale in Monte Carlo, the charity event Ante up for Africa was played in the Salle dEtoiles...

8 years ago7,648BestPokerVids,

Published 8 years ago

High Stakes Poker - Negreanu Up Against Quads

Daniel Negreanu loses a huge pot to David Benyamine in this classic episode of High Stakes Poker. Also at the table was Doyle Brun...

7 years ago18,738BestPokerVids,

Published 7 years ago

High Stakes Poker - Negreanu and Eastgate Both Flop Big

Daniel Negreanu and Peter Eastgate both like their hands on the flop in this big hand from High Stakes Poker filmed at the Golden ...

15 years ago12,111

Published 15 years ago

Nine Lives: Peter Eastgate

PokerListings.com introduces you to Peter Eastgate, member of the 2008 WSOP Main Event final table, in this installment of Nine Li...

9 years ago5,675Arnas1254,

Published 9 years ago

One of the Sickest Rundowns Ever

Epic rundown sends Montgomery home

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Is it Really Possible for Anybody to Win the WSOP?

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Lost Champions of the WSOP

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