THE impending changes in Washington D.C’s White House are unlikely to affect our lives in Monklands.
But a Coatbridge taxi-driver is already reaping the rewards of the recent Presidential vote across the pond.
Donald Trump’s victory has given Coatbridge taxi-driver, Tony Hamilton, a wee extra pay-day.
Tony threw £10 on Trump to win the election 18 months ago, before he was even the chosen Republican nominee.
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Ladbrokes offered him odds of 150 to one, meaning he has scooped a lovely £1510 thanks to the American voting system.
The delighted Tony told the Advertiser: “I’d been watching the race and thought it was over until he brought up Hilary’s e-mail scandal again.
“I’ve been getting pelters from my pals for betting on him, but they’re just jealous!
“I’m going to America next year to visit Vegas and New York, so the money will be going towards that.”