China Scene: East

Gambler goes from riches to rags after divorce

A former affluent man in Hefei, Anhui province, is now living like a vagrant after he gambled away his money, lost his two taxis and an apartment worth 1 million yuan.

Wang Liang, 43, became successful as a taxi driver after he graduated from a senior high school. But his addiction to gambling led to losses of 200,000 yuan ($29,400) and one taxi. His wife divorced him and took custody of their only daughter.