BetFred Founder Fred Done on Short List for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur Of The Year award

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The colorful founder of UK online gambling firm BetFred.com, Fred Done, is appearing on the short list of Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year.

26 individuals from 23 Northern UK companies will be competing for the coveted award in Manchester on June 26.

The awards recognize those who have built and lead successful businesses.

BetFred was first established as a single shop in Ordsall,  Salford, in 1967. Its turnover is over £3.5 billion having risen from £550 million in 2003.  The company has more than 1350 betting shops.

 

- Aaron Goldstein, Gambling911.com

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