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Billionaire Betfred Brothers Boost Gambling Empire’s U.S. Wager

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Billionaire Betfred Brothers Boost Gambling Empire’s U.S. Wager

 

The family behind one of the world’s biggest closely held gambling firms is looking to expand its presence in the US as more states legalize sports betting.

Betfred Group, founded by U.K. brothers Fred and Peter Done, set up 10 companies last year in Nevada to operate in states including Louisiana, Ohio, and South Dakota, where lawmakers took steps this year to permit sports betting, according to registry filings. The siblings are worth about $1.3 billion, with their wealth mostly derived from Betfred, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

The global gambling industry has increased its focus on the U.S. after the Supreme Court allowed states to legalize gambling on individual sporting events in 2018. Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Iowa – where Betfred already has gaming licenses – are among the roughly two-dozen states that have introduced sports betting in the past three years.

Revenue from U.S. sportsbooks totaled $271.9 million in May, an increase of more than 700% from two years earlier, according to the American Gaming Association.

Betfred “plans to be live in additional states in the future,” the Warrington, England-based company said in its 2020 results, which were released this month.

A Betfred spokesman said the company is planning to open in further U.S. locations by early 2022, subject to securing licensing agreements.

Fred, 78, and Peter, 74, grew up in a poor area of England. As children, the brothers helped their father run a betting business before gambling outlets were legalized in the UK. They set up their own firm more than five decades ago with proceeds from a wager on England winning the 1966 soccer World Cup. Betfred now has more than 1500 outlets across the UK, according to its website.

Betfred and the brothers’ other investments have paid dividends of more than 100 million pounds ($138 million) within the past five years, according to the Bloomberg wealth ranking. Those holdings include an e-gaming business and business services company Peninsula, which the Dones founded in 1983 to help small firms.

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Maryland Lottery and Gaming Comission Selects Intralot for Lottery System Contract

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Intralot S.A. informs the investor community and its stakeholders that on July 15, 2025 the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved the recommendation to award a new Lottery Central Monitoring and Control System (LCMCS) contract to its US subsidiary, Intralot, Inc. following a competitive bidding process.

The vendor awarded the contract will manufacture the counter terminals and self-service vending machines that sell tickets at 4,300 Maryland Lottery retailer points of sale; develops the software that runs the system’s sales and accounting functions; and provide numerous related services that are necessary to operate the Maryland Lottery. The term of the contract is 10 years with a possible 5+1 year extension.

As part its proposal to the State, Intralot has engaged nine local business enterprises (MBE) to service the Maryland Lottery contract. Historically, vendors have used fewer MBE partners, but Intralot believes its new approach will create far greater opportunities for local communities.

Intralot’s financial proposal corresponds to a total estimated contract term price of $260,393,946.

The Gaming Control Commission’s approval is an intermediary step in the award process for
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ISI Sports Partners with Canton Gaming to Launch Retail Sportsbook at The Greene Turtle

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Global race and sportsbook technology provider Internet Sports International (ISI) has entered into a partnership with Canton Gaming LLC, a retail sports wagering facility located at The Greene Turtle in Baltimore, Maryland. ISI is powering the retail sports wagering operation using its award-winning sportsbook system.

The Greene Turtle Sportsbook is now live, offering patrons a thrilling experience to wager on their favorite sporting events with real-time odds and live-action updates. The automated sportsbook kiosks feature a broad range of betting propositions suitable for both novice and veteran bettors alike.

“ISI Sports is the perfect partner to elevate our sportsbook offerings. In a competitive industry, ISI’s state-of-the-art kiosks enable us to set new service standards and continuously innovate for our guests’ entertainment. The seamless process from negotiations to opening was remarkable, thanks to ISI’s outstanding service,” said Jay Sapperstein, owner of Canton Gaming.

The Greene Turtle has been accepting sports wagers for two seasons and has now upgraded all 10 of its sports betting kiosks with ISI’s proven software. In the near future, the sportsbook plans to offer an increasing array of tailored betting options to meet the evolving preferences of Maryland customers.

“ISI’s advanced technology, combined with 25 years of industry experience, allows us to quickly support both start-up operations and providers transitioning from exiting platforms,” said Ernest Matthews, Vice President and General Counsel.

“With multiple sportsbook providers leaving markets across the US, more retail casino clients are seeking innovative, cost-effective ways to establish or replace their sports betting operations. Their existing hardware can often be reused, significantly reducing initial investment. The recent rollout went flawlessly, thanks to the top-tier facility and staff. We look forward to a long-term partnership, as we are confident that ISI is here for the long haul in retail sports betting,” Matthews added.

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NYC Council Rejects Bally’s $4B Bronx Casino Bid

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The New York City Council has rejected Bally’s land-use rezoning proposal for its planned $4 billion Bronx casino.

The City Council voted 29-9, with four abstentions, against gaming giant Bally’s request to rezone parkland for commercial use at the Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point property it operates in the Bronx. The move effectively ended Bally’s shot to secure the required land use and other zoning approvals needed for winning a casino license. The motion to disapprove of Bally’s request was put forward by Bronx Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato.

The proposed $4 billion Bally’s Bronx hotel and casino resort, totaling more than 3 million square feet, was planned for roughly 16 acres of parking lots and the practice green area at Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point. The complex’s design includes a 500,000-square-foot casino with 3500 gaming machines and 250 table games, a 500-room upscale hotel and a 2000-person event center.

Bally’s, in its official application filed in late June with the New York State Gaming Commission, called Bally’s Bronx a “once-in-a-generation” investment. “This development represents an audacious vision to develop a former landfill and transform it into an economic engine for the Bronx — the borough’s single largest private development.”

Without Bally’s in the running, the field of New York casino contenders narrows to seven. Three developers previously ended their plans, including the $12 billion Hudson Yards West casino proposal from Related Cos., Oxford Properties and Wynn Resorts. The group dropped its bid following strong community opposition.

Three casino licenses are available for the downstate region that includes New York City. A viable bidder would have to secure a two-thirds majority vote from a community advisory committee before a proposal could advance to the next round and be considered by the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board, which will make its final decision by Dec. 1. In addition to a $1 million filing fee, the teams selected would each have to pay a $500 million license fee while also meeting the requirement of a $500 million minimum capital investment.

If none of the bids secures enough committee votes, the state will not issue any licenses.

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