Snooker veteran Robert Milkins fined £7,000 after ‘drunk and disorderly conduct ended with stomach pumped in hospital’ during Turkish Open nightmare
Robert Milkins fined £7,000 for his actions at the Turkish Masters
He arrived at a party drunk and ended up in the hospital with a cut on the face
The 46-year-old celebrated his birthday and does not remember any details
He apologized to authorities and is receiving guidance
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Snooker veteran Robert Milkins has been fined £7,000 after being hospitalized after a drunken episode at the inaugural Turkish Masters.
After arriving already drunk at a pre-tournament party, Milkins ended up in a hospital in Antalya with a cut face.
According to the mirrorthe 46-year-old had to have his stomach pumped, and ended up literally paying the fine for his actions.
Robert Milkins has been fined £7,000 after his actions at the inaugural Turkish Masters
Milkins celebrated his birthday on the eve of the tournament when he began rowing with guests at the five-star Nirvana Cosmopolitan hotel.
When WPBSA chairman Jason Ferguson tried to help him, the number 27 in the world fell into the men’s toilets and split his chin before being rushed to hospital.
After winning the first ranking title of his career at the Gibraltar Open, Milkins admitted his mental health was in dire straits during the family loss incident.
He has received counseling for the problems.
Milkins defeated world number one Ronnie O’Sullivan at the 2013 World Championships
The 46-year-old has admitted to suffering from mental health problems and is getting help
Milkins had won just £10,000 all season until the incident, but his win at Gibraltar netted him £50,000.
He was then able to pay the fine after apologizing to authorities.
Milkins said at the time of the event: “I drank way too much, and something happened. I really don’t know exactly what and can’t remember details. I was in a state where I didn’t know where I was.
“It was my birthday and I had been drinking for a long time, but that’s no excuse and I know it. I don’t know why, I did all this when I was in my twenties.
“I don’t remember what happened to the hotel guests or to Jason Ferguson—none of that. I can only apologize to guests I offended that night. I wouldn’t have known who it was.’