The billionaires who earned the most in 2013

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)
    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)
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  • 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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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  • 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 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.
    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.
    Alice Walton, another Wal-Mart heiress, saw her net worth rise by 40 per cent to $35 billion, according to Forbes.
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  • The net worth of Jim Walton, a Wal-Mart heir, rose by $10 billion, or 39 per cent, to $35.5 billion, Forbes estimates.
    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.
    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.
    At number 10 is Microsoft's chairman Bill Gates, who made $25.5 million, or Rs. 158 crore, every day.
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