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From its earliest days in Stoke-on-Trent Portakabin, Bet365 has grown into a global powerhouse in online betting, and the company may be gearing up for something much bigger. Denise Coates’s UK-based gambling behemoth is allegedly looking toward a sale<\/a> or partial departure that may put the company’s worth at \u00a39 billion ($11.3 billion)<\/strong>. While still in its early stages, discussions are already continuing with financial consultants and Wall Street institutions in the United States. The possibilities on the table indicate that a significant change in strategy is imminent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Denise Coates oversaw the development of Bet365’s state-of-the-art proprietary betting technology and the company’s foray into online sportsbooks. Coates turned the company into a digital-first giant, eventually surpassing long-standing competitors like William Hill and Ladbrokes, after borrowing against the family’s network of brick-and-mortar betting shops and buying the Bet365.com domain for under $25,000. The firm has expanded to more than a dozen states in the US and plans to continue expanding to take advantage of the growing sports betting industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company\u2019s financials reflect its success. Last year, Bet365 reported pre-tax profits of \u00a3627 million <\/strong>on revenues of \u00a33.7 billion. Analysts anticipate that Bet365 will surpass the double digits in the US market, despite its current relatively small share of around 2.5 percent. A growing number of states are decriminalizing sports betting<\/a>, and the business in the United States is showing no signs of slowing down, encouraging this bold move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Putting Strategy at the Core<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bet365 recently surrendered ownership of Stoke City Football Club to John Coates and withdrew from the contentious Chinese market where internet betting is illegal, as part of a larger strategic shift. The change is all part of a bigger plan to simplify operations and lessen the impact of regulations<\/a>, which is especially important given the rising scrutiny from American investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One potential outcome is the sale to a private equity firm, either in whole or in part. The Coates family may then hold on to a portion of the company until its eventual initial public offering (IPO)<\/strong>. Separating a portion of the company for a targeted public offering is another option worth considering. Reports indicate that the business is now in a “beauty parade” stage, during which it is determining which banks would be most helpful in increasing its value and advancing its strategic goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems like Bet365 is about to make its most revolutionary step yet, what with the increased desire for tech-led, scalable gambling companies in the US, and the founder may be considering retirement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"From its earliest days in Stoke-on-Trent Portakabin, Bet365 has grown into a global powerhouse in online betting, and the company may be gearing up for something much bigger. Denise Coates’s UK-based gambling behemoth is allegedly looking toward a sale or partial departure that may put the company’s worth at \u00a39 billion ($11.3 billion). 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