Summary
Denise Coates, the chief executive of Bet365, received a pay package of at least £280 million in 2025. Despite the company's profits falling, Coates' earnings increased significantly from the previous year. She is also a major shareholder in the company, benefiting from substantial dividend payments.
Key Facts
- Denise Coates received a pay package of £280 million in 2025.
- Her total earnings increased substantially from nearly £158 million the previous year.
- Coates' pay includes a salary of £104 million.
- As a majority shareholder, she received a large share of the company's £354 million dividend.
- Bet365's pre-tax profit fell to £349 million from £627 million the year before.
- Bet365's overall revenue rose by 9% to £4 billion.
- Coates is one of Britain's wealthiest women and high-income earners.
- Bet365, founded by Coates, is a major private employer offering online gambling services.
