Simon Cowell has seen his fortune soar by an estimated £35million in a year to £200million – but admits that he still plays the National Lottery.
The X Factor supremo has jumped five places to make the top ten on the Sunday Times Rich List of Britain’s music millionaires for the first time.
Last year his wealth was estimated at £165million, putting him at number 11 on the list.
NAMES 2010 2011
Clive Calder £1.3bn £1.3bn
Lord Lloyd-Webber £700m £680m
Sir Cameron Mackintosh £635m £675m
Sir Paul MacCartney £475m £495m
Simone Fuller £350m £375m
Simon Cowell £165m £200m
Sir Elton John £185m £195m
Sir Mick Jagger £190m £190m
Sting £180m £180m
Keith Richards £175m £175m
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