Bet365 Under Review: Coates Family Considers £9 Billion Sale

Bet365 Under Review: Coates Family Considers £9 Billion Sale


Bet365 Could Be Sold: Coates Family Considers Billion-Dollar Deal


According to The Guardian and World Poker Deals, the Coates family, owners of Bet365, is reportedly exploring a full or partial sale of the company. Valued at around £9 billion, the potential transaction could mark one of the largest in online gambling history.

The family has been in talks with Wall Street investment banks and U.S.-based advisors in recent weeks. Options under consideration include a U.S. IPO, a partial sale to a private equity fund, or a strategic divestiture of business units while retaining headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent.


Why Are U.S. Investors Interested?

Recent strategic moves — including Bet365's withdrawal from the Chinese market and the transfer of Stoke City FC to John Coates — suggest the company is aiming to align with regulated, high-growth markets. With operations in 13 U.S. states and ambitions for more licenses, Bet365 is well-positioned to grow as the U.S. sports betting market expands towards $23.3 billion by 2029.


Global Market Impact

CEO Denise Coates, who holds 58% of the company, could earn over £5 billion from the sale. The company is now in the "beauty parade" stage, where top financial entities compete to handle the transaction.

This possible sale underscores the increasing global reach of European gaming firms and signals major shifts ahead for the iGaming industry. We’ll be watching closely to see how this story develops.

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