Tony Bloom is a name that is synonymous with horse racing, high-stakes betting and English football – namely Brighton & Hove Albion. Bloom also has an impressive portfolio when it comes to property and land investment.
Bloom’s incredible journey to success is one of the most unique stories in modern times and his entrepreneurial endeavours have seen him rise to the very top, but where did it all begin?
How Did Tony Bloom Make His Money?
Tony Bloom – who was born in Brighton in March 1970 – initially made his money from sports gambling and is understood to have used fake ID’s so he could place bets in bookies and across amusement arcades.
Bloom would later go on to master poker and he earned himself the moniker ‘The Lizard’ and has also been dubbed ‘The Godfather of Gambling’.
Once Bloom had made a substantial amount of coin, he explored other ventures and hasn’t looked back since. Even to this day, Bloom continues to add to his impressive net worth.
Tony Bloom Net Worth
At the time of writing, Tony Bloom’s net worth is understood to be a cool £1.3 billion. The vast majority of his fortune has come from his own betting consultancy firm called Starlizard, which turns over around £100million per year.
The 53-year old also makes a solid income from his property and private equity ventures which has led to him investing millions of pounds into boyhood club Brighton & Hove Albion.
Furthermore, Bloom is a huge name on the horse racing scene and is often seen at Cheltenham Festival cheering on his most prized assets.
Tony Bloom looking absolutely delighted as Energumene, bedecked in a #BHAFC scarf, returns to the Cheltenham winners’ enclosure. pic.twitter.com/QvI5gWySJp
— North Stand Chat (@NorthStandChat) March 15, 2023
Tony Bloom Poker Winnings
Tony Bloom’s poker winnings stand at a reported £2m, which he has accumulated over a 20-year period. His first major win came in January 2004 whereby he landed £180k at the Australasian Poker Championship.
The following years saw Bloom generate impressive winnings when he participated in tournaments such as the World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions, Poker Millions and Poker Masters.
Overall, Bloom has registered 11 money finishes in the World Series of Poker, two on the World Poker Tour and once on the European Poker Tour.
Tony Bloom Brighton
Since 2009, Tony Bloom has been the majority owner and chairman of Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion. Bloom took over the reins when the Seagulls were a League One side and has overseen a remarkable rise.
Bloom is understood to have invested £93m into the development of the AMEX Stadium once he acquired his 75% shareholding into the club.
Since 2017, Brighton have been a top-flight club and have generated vast sums of money from large player sales and are enjoying their first-ever UEFA Europa League journey this season.
Tony Bloom’s Horses
Tony Bloom has a keen interest in horse racing and owns a number of popular names within the UK & Irish circuit, but perhaps none more so than Energumene.
At Cheltenham Festival in 2023, Bloom is understood to be the punter who placed two bets totalling £600k on his star runner and ended up winning around £1m.
Bloom, who holds a degree in maths and is a former city trader, has also been labelled by the British media as ‘one of the most successful punters on the planet’.
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