Discussion Regarding the Transfer of bet365
The Coates family's ridiculously lucrative betting empire, bet365, is rumbling towards a potentially epic sale or IPO in the friggin' USA! Here's the lowdown:
According to The Guardian, the family's been chattin' with U.S. financial advisers and Wall Street bankers, weighing the pros and cons of either a partial sell-off to a private equity firm or an initial public offering (IPO) on the Yank stock market.
And it all comes after bet365 chalked up a mind-blowing £3.72 billion in sales last year – a 9% year-on-year increase! In March, the company gave the heave-ho to several Asian markets, most notably China, and has since aimed its sights on conquering the Americas.
As part of this power move, the betting behemoth is going live in the U.S., having already set up shop in Tennessee and Illinois this year – not to mention their earlier venture in Peru. Let's not forget that Hong Kong, Macau, and the mainland Chinese markets remain unregulated, earning the nickname "dark grey" markets within the industry.
Currently, bet365 operates in a dozen U.S. states, plus maintaining a firm grip on its traditional stomping grounds in the UK and other international markets.
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- In light of the family's ambitious expansion plans, they are reportedly considering partnering with American technology companies, as they weigh the possibilities of either a private equity investment or an initial public offering (IPO) in the US tech-driven stock market.
- The American market is a significant focus for bet365, having established its presence in states like Tennessee and Illinois, and with plans to tap into the vast potential of the untouched markets in the US, paving the way for a significant shift in the global finance landscape.
