Online gaming makes Stoke woman a billionaire

[The Buzz]

Interesting article about Denise Coates, the majority shareholder of bet365 who is worth more than $1 billion, from her hometown newspaper: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/4e3734de-d...#axzz3XNz7wLle

[Renee]

Can't read this one without a login.

[ARZ]

I must log in to read, crap But Denise seems like a succesful lady

[Casinorep]

I read that awhile back. Apparently she started from the trunk of her car.. Here's another woman who made it to the billionaire club years back. Remember PartyPoker?

http://www.cownetworth.com/ruth-parasol-net-worth/

[Casinorep]

Here's article about Denise Coates: http://www.forbes.com/pictures/fjlk4...denise-coates/

[sweetbet]

Good for her. What an inspiring story.

[GreenLionNet]

The story seems to be really interesting. Denise you lucky women...

[RacingJim]

I think it's great that the company that is widely recognised as treating its affiliates the best and not shaving or doing anything dodgy are also the most successful betting company in the world right now.

There is surely a direct correlation right there: treat your affiliates good and pay them their fair share and your company will do well. Obviously this sits alongside having quality service and trust etc etc but look around at how many affiliates prioritise Bet365 - because they know it's a good program and you see the returns.

dodgy, shaving, crap affiliate terms and short cookie-length programs take note - your business model is crap - which company would YOU rather own right now?

[Casinorep]

There is surely a direct correlation right there: treat your affiliates good and pay them their fair share and your company will do well. Obviously this sits alongside having quality service and trust etc etc but look around at how many affiliates prioritise Bet365 - because they know it's a good program and you see the returns.

It's a simple formula really, yet so many operators just look at the short term and choose the rogue route. Treat your affiliates well and they will blow you up. And if you don't rely on affiliates, then you better have one heck of a advertising budget like 888 before and build your brand by advertising everywhere.

[alldog]

I get so envious reading these stories

[PROFRBcom]

I just want millions. Is that too much to ask? I'll let my kids go after the illions with a B (or trillions/quadrillions/whatever it is when we get done with this worldwide inflation crap).