[Albion] The Story of Britain's Most Successful Gambler (Tony Bloom)
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If the big man ever wants to branch out into cycling bets, I know of a couple of future employees.
Although in fairness we only tip winning odds TB can only dream about.
Although in fairness we only tip winning odds TB can only dream about.
S'hampton Seagull
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Wow, what an eye opener. TB's real wealth will only be known by a handful that are close to him, but that article hints he could be a multi-BILLIONAIRE!
Cadiz Seagull
Grey bearded old man
"Bloom owns Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, more commonly called Brighton FC."
What? Something not quite right there
What? Something not quite right there
Chief Wiggum
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- Apr 30, 2009
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Fascinating article. Thanks for posting.
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
We all know that Whitehawk are Brighton FC
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
Yes, a very insightful article.
The bit at the end is interesting, that the margins are reducing as other similar operations set up and the bookies get more savvy.
I wonder if the recent exploration of the South American 'market' might be as a result of this - looking for new markets where there is greater margin?
The bit at the end is interesting, that the margins are reducing as other similar operations set up and the bookies get more savvy.
I wonder if the recent exploration of the South American 'market' might be as a result of this - looking for new markets where there is greater margin?
Shirty
Daring to Zlatan
Fascinating article, but "Brighton FC" ?? FFS...
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
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What an excellent read, cheers to [MENTION=588]8ace[/MENTION] for posting. Fascinating stuff, including the bit about one of TB's great business rivals being Matthew Benham, the owner of Brentford FC - which must have made last week's 3-0 to 'Brighton FC' all the sweeter! 
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
His computer down in Exeter must already know if we're promoted or not....
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
What an excellent read, cheers to [MENTION=588]8ace[/MENTION] for posting. Fascinating stuff, including the bit about one of TB's great business rivals being Matthew Benham, the owner of Brentford FC - which must have made last week's 3-0 to 'Brighton FC' all the sweeter!
I remember when Poyet was manager, Bloom asked him if he could talk to the team just before we played at Brentford. He said it was the only time he had gone into the dressing room. We won that game.
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Rumour has it that TB and MB had a LARGE private wager on the outcome of that game.
Papa Lazarou
Living in a De Zerbi wonderland
mona
The Glory Game
The less publicity TB gets the better.
For him and the Albion.
For him and the Albion.
That can only go one of 2 ways.
It was either £1 or an egotastic 6 or maybe even 7 figure sum.
Anything else just wouldn't be worthwhile.
Which is something promotion would put an end too, and it would seem like an aspect TB may have a problem with.
Moshe Gariani
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- Mar 10, 2005
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This. And it is crucial to all of our continued enjoyment of Brighton FC.
He plays poker "only for fun" and yet was quite happy to bet 500,000 dollars on a one off match against a pro that he could not have been at all sure about beating.
I have always been a firm believer that someone with 200m+ in ready cash to use on a hobby must be worth at least one billion and probably more. Happy days.
Peter Grummit
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Great piece.
I've always had the nagging doubt that, although Starlizard won't touch Brighton games, the football authorities may get nervous about a perceived conflict of interest. If we should reach the PL, the scrutiny would only intensify.
It sounds also like Starlizard are losing competitive advantage as others mimic his approach and margins are squeezed. I hope Bloom does have other investments to mitigate the risk to BHA's funding stream.
PG