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Premier League club owner accused of running secret £600m betting syndicate fronted by Nigel Farage's aide | Goal.com UK
- A court document accuses Tony Bloom of directing a secret betting syndicate generating hundreds of millions in profits annually.
- The syndicate is said to have used George Cottrell’s betting accounts under Bloom’s control.
- The case references the Starlizard Betting Syndicate and its alleged multi‑million annual winnings.
- The documents allege that Cottrell had given Bloom and the Syndicate control of his betting accounts to bypass direct bets.
- The dispute involves potential profits owed to Dudfield, with figures cited around £189m.
- Bloom’s Brighton & Hove Albion are preparing for a busy December schedule amid the legal dispute.
- Bloom has led Brighton to Premier League status and signed players like Caicedo and Mac Allister in the past.
- Bloom’s exact legal response and defense are awaited as the court proceedings continue.
- The case ties Bloom to a broader debate about gambling networks within football circles.
- The public documents filed at the High Court form the basis for the allegations.
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