A grand black-tie dinner at the White House took an unexpected turn when Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) cracked a witty joke about online betting sites, instantly becoming the highlight of the evening. US President Donald Trump hosted the glittering gala in honour of the visiting Crown Prince, attended by top global figures from business, technology, sports, energy and media. But amid the formal speeches and red-carpet glamour, MBS stole the show. The Crown Prince revealed that online betting platforms were offering odds on what he would wear to the event — and he cheekily announced that anyone who bet on him wearing a black suit “lost the bet.” His remark triggered laughter across the room and quickly overshadowed even Trump’s grand welcome. Watch the full moment here.
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