I'm not sure if anyone mentioned this earlier, but Mr. Ergen made it to #80 on the richest people in the world as listed by Forbes Magazine. Apparently he is worth 6.7 billion.
His entry can be viewed athttp://http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/FXHG.html
His entry can be viewed athttp://http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/10/FXHG.html