End of an Era? Coates Family Considers Selling bet365 for £9 Billion

U.K.- May 07 2025 www.zonadeazar.com One of the world’s most powerful betting empires may be up for sale, sending shockwaves through the global iGaming industry.

The Coates family, founders and owners of bet365, is reportedly considering selling the company for an estimated £9 billion (around $11.3 billion USD), according to The Guardian. This move comes as the global online betting and gaming market experiences exponential growth, and it could mark a historic turning point in the industry.

Founded in the early 2000s by Denise Coates, bet365 quickly rose to become one of the largest and most influential online betting platforms worldwide, with a dominant presence in the UK, Europe, Latin America, and the US. Known for its private operations and cutting-edge in-play betting technology, the brand generates over £3 billion in annual revenue.

Industry experts suggest that major international groups and investment funds are already expressing interest, eyeing bet365’s massive user base and technological assets as prime opportunities in a consolidating iGaming landscape.

While no official statement has been released by bet365, speculation about the potential sale is already shaking up the online betting market, which is experiencing unprecedented global momentum.

Who is Denise Coates?

As CEO and founder of bet365, Denise Coates is one of the most influential — and private — figures in tech and betting. In 2021, Forbes estimated her net worth at $12.2 billion USD, making her one of the highest-paid executives in the world.

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