Adin Ross wins $1.6m bet on Trump’s victory
06 November 2024 |
8:52 pm
American online sensation and social media figure, Adin Ross, has bagged $1.6 million after putting his faith and bet on former President Donald Trump. Ross, known for his live-streaming antics, revealed on Instagram that he staked $1 million on Trump to win the U.S. presidential race, and the gamble has paid off for him. Ross…
American online sensation and social media figure, Adin Ross, has bagged $1.6 million after putting his faith and bet on former President Donald Trump.
Ross, known for his live-streaming antics, revealed on Instagram that he staked $1 million on Trump to win the U.S. presidential race, and the gamble has paid off for him.
Ross made the bet before the election, backing Trump to come out on top against the Democratic candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris.
READ ALSO: Biden congratulates Trump, invites him to White House
With Trump’s win, Ross saw his original $1 million double, leaving him with $1.6 million prize.
Recently, the 22-year-old influencer hosted Trump on one of his popular live-streams, where he openly expressed his support for the 78-year-old candidate. “It’s a big win for me!” he shared with his followers.
Trump’s victory makes him the first president to win a non-consecutive second term after surviving two assassination attempts and a criminal conviction.
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