The 9 People Who Gained the Most Money Last Year
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The 9 People Who Gained the Most Money Last Year

Nearly all of the world's billionaires got richer last year, according to the Forbes Billionaire List.

There were a few losers. And a few massive winners.

The big winners include tycoons from Russia, Ukraine, Nigeria and Mexico, led by Carlos Slim who gained $20.5 billion.

Mark Zuckerberg and other Facebook people hit the jackpot, but the most successful American was casino-owner Sheldon Adelson who gained $14 billion.

Click here to see the winners.

Read more at Business Insider.

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