Denise Coates was born on 26 September 1967 and is a British billionaire businesswoman, the founder, majority shareholder and joint chief executive of online gambling company Bet365.
10 Facts About Denise Coates
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Denise Coates was born the eldest daughter of Peter Coates, chairman of Stoke City FC and a director of Bet365.
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Denise Coates earned a first class degree in econometrics from the University of Sheffield.
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That same year, Denise Coates obtained a loan from Barclays to acquire a neighbouring chain.
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Denise Coates owns a majority stake in Stoke City Football Club.
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Denise Coates is unusual amongst high-net-worth individuals in taking the majority of her income as salary rather than dividends.
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Denise Coates is married to Richard Smith, and they live in Betchton near Sandbach, Cheshire.
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In January 2012, Denise Coates was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the community and business.
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In 2013, Denise Coates was named as one of the 100 most powerful women in the UK by Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4.
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In 2019, Denise Coates was inducted to the Sports Betting Hall of Fame run by Sports Betting Community for her leadership in the gambling industry.