Betfred

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Betfred is a UK-based bookmaker named after its characterful Northern England frontman and founder Fred Done. It was first established as a single shop in 1967. Its turnover is over £1.5 billion [1], a nearly threefold rise since 2003's £550 million.[2] The company has more than 630 UK betting shops.[3] It is both the world's biggest privately owned betting company, and the UK's biggest privately owned retail outlets.[4]

It sponsors a number of sporting events, including the Betfred Premier League in snooker, and the Betfred Mile and Betfred Gold Cup in horse racing.

It has in recent years expanded its online presence, with a website with sports betting, poker room and a Playtech-powered casino.