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Donald Trump becoming the leader of the ‘free world’ has upset millions of people - but spare a thought for a North East first-time gambler who lost more than £180,000 betting on the Presidential election .

In October, the 44-year-old walked into a William Hill branch and staked £170,000 on Hillary Clinton beating Trump.

The bet, which William Hill says is the first wager she ever put on, was placed at a bookies in Northumberland .

The next day, the mystery punter walked in again and bet a further £13,200 on the Democrat. She only stood to win £22,716 on top of her £183,200 combined stake if Clinton won.

(Image: AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

In October, William Hill spokesman Graham Sharpe told how the new customer saw the bet as an “investment.”

He added: “The lady arrived at the shop almost before the door had been unlocked telling staff that she is so convinced that Hillary will win she wanted to add to her bet.”

William Hill took another £150,000 bet from different customer who backed Clinton, while in London a man is celebrating after staking £200,000 on Trump to win.

Going into polling day, William Hill was offering 1/5 for a Clinton win and 7/2 for Trump.