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Brighton Owner's Betting Dispute: $17.5M Claim Emerges

1/24/2026

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Tony Bloom, owner of Brighton & Hove Albion, says his syndicate bet through George Cottrell.
The court filing states Bloom, Cottrell, and former employee Ryan Dudfield agreed to split winnings.
Ryan Dudfield claims he is owed $17.5 million and the arrangement ended in 2022.
Bloom's defense says the syndicate continued betting through Cottrell until 2025, generating $2.4 million.
Both Dudfield and Bloom declined to comment.

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Tony Bloom, owner of Brighton & Hove Albion, says his syndicate bet through George Cottrell.
The court filing states Bloom, Cottrell, and former employee Ryan Dudfield agreed to split winnings.
Ryan Dudfield claims he is owed $17.5 million and the arrangement ended in 2022.
Bloom's defense says the syndicate continued betting through Cottrell until 2025, generating $2.4 million.
Both Dudfield and Bloom declined to comment.