And the hobbling of local casinos has had another good effect, says Mr Cashell.

ECONOMIST: Reno

Still, the row has had one good effect.

ECONOMIST: Mexico

The good news had one unwelcome side-effect, however.

ECONOMIST: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Burnham admitted the match may have had some positive effect in the Caribbean, where it was staged, but insisted it was not good for British sport.

BBC: Burnham 'uneasy' about $20m match