The UK Supreme Court has charged the owner of Brighton football club, billionaire Tony Bloom (55), with running a match-fixing network with annual profits of up to 600 million pounds. The billionaire, who also owns Scottish Hearts and a racehorse stable, is accused of using former employees of Reform Party leader Nigel Farage to place bets. Bloom amassed his fortune as a professional gambler under the nickname "The Lizard".
Brighton owner charged with match-fixing network
The UK Supreme Court has charged Brighton owner Tony Bloom with running a match-fixing network. The scheme allegedly generated up to £600 million annually, with bets placed by former aides to a politician.