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From the Shuswap to Antigua: Meet the B.C. billionaire behind Bodog

Calvin Ayre, a billionaire from B.C., graduated from Salmon Arm Secondary in 1979 and earned an MBA in management finance from the City University of Seattle in 1989.
He founded Bodog, an online gambling company, after recognizing the internet's potential for the industry.
Ayre expanded his ventures into various sectors, including real estate and a record label, inspired by Richard Branson's business model.
His foundation, established 15 years ago, supports emergency response, education, and social development in eight countries.

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From the Shuswap to Antigua: Meet the B.C. billionaire behind Bodog

Online gambling site founder Calvin Ayre's roots can be found on a pig farm near Salmon Arm

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