According to Forbes magazine, American casino mogul Sheldon Adelson's net worth soared $15 billion in 2013 from his gambling properties in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore, making him the biggest winner among US billionaires. Put another way, his fortune grew by a staggering $41 million a day or Rs 254 crore. (conversion rate: $=62 rupees)
According to Forbes magazine, American casino mogul Sheldon Adelson's net worth soared $15 billion in 2013 from his gambling properties in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore, making him the biggest winner among US billionaires. Put another way, his fortune grew by a staggering $41 million a day or Rs 254 crore. (conversion rate: $=62 rupees)
At number two on the list of 2013's biggest financial gainers is Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, who made $13.6 billion this year (or Rs. 230 crore per day), Forbes estimates.
Amazon's founder Jeff Bezos added $13.3 billion to his net worth this year, Forbes estimates.
At number four on the list is legendary investor Warren Buffett, who made about Rs. 205 crore, or $33 million per day, in 2013, according to calculations by Forbes.
According to Forbes estimates, the net worth of Wal-Mart heiress Christy Walton rose 40 per cent to $37.5 billion in 2013.
According to Forbes estimates, the net worth of Wal-Mart heir S. Robson Walton rose 41 per cent to $35 billion.
Alice Walton, another Wal-Mart heiress, saw her net worth rise by 40 per cent to $35 billion, according to Forbes.
The net worth of Jim Walton, a Wal-Mart heir, rose by $10 billion, or 39 per cent, to $35.5 billion, Forbes estimates.
Google co-founder Larry Page made $9.4 billion this year, taking his net worth to $30.5 billion in 2013, Forbes said.
At number 10 is Microsoft's chairman Bill Gates, who made $25.5 million, or Rs. 158 crore, every day.
