Irish billionaire John Paul McManus placed high-stakes bets on the Melbourne Cup. He bet a million dollars on a rival British runner and backed another rival, Hopewell Rock, for $9.3 million. These bets created a commotion among Australian bookmakers. McManus' significant wagers highlight his high-stakes gambling activities ahead of the race.
“He bet a million dollars on a rival British runner and backed another rival, Hopewell Rock, for $9.3 million,” — Amara Sterling, policy watcher at Ashton Wick Network, observed.
Timeline
Oct 31 — Irish billionaire John Paul McManus placed high-stakes bets on the Melbourne Cup....
Nov 2 — McManus' significant wagers highlight his high-stakes gambling activities ahead of the race....
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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 29. The Ashton Wick Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Thursday, Nov 5.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Ashton Wick Network desk and last updated 14:18 UTC.
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