So where did the Brighton owner make his cash? It's been built in the main through proprietary betting on sports events. He is head of a private betting syndicate that is thought to have been repeatedly successful year on year for a lengthy period of time. He also has significant property and private equity portfolios.placeholder image
So where did the Brighton owner make his cash? It's been built in the main through proprietary betting on sports events. He is head of a private betting syndicate that is thought to have been repeatedly successful year on year for a lengthy period of time. He also has significant property and private equity portfolios. | Getty Images

Tony Bloom's career in 17 photos: Possible Hearts investor turns Premier League dream into mega bucks reality

By Ben Banks

Sports editor and journalist

Published 6th May 2025, 18:50 GMT

Here is the road that Tony Bloom has walked to take him to the cusp of Hearts investment.

Tony Bloom has made his Hearts investment proposal and now it’s in the hands of fans.

The Brighton and Hove Albion chairman comes from a betting background and has made his fortune across a number of fronts. Now he is looking to put £9.86m into the Jambos in exchange for a 29% stake in the club via non-voting shares. A consultation period with the club’s majority shareholders – the Foundation of Hearts – will now start.

It’s sparked excitement within the support of how transformational this could be or the Premiership side. But how did Bloom get to this point and what has his road to Gorgie been like? In 17 photos, we take a look at the possible Hearts investor and his career to date.

After play-off heartbreak, Brighton finally reach the Premier League via automatic promotion spots in the 16/17 season under Hughton.

5. Going up

After play-off heartbreak, Brighton finally reach the Premier League via automatic promotion spots in the 16/17 season under Hughton. | Getty Images

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Big bucks begin to rear their head. After a spend of an approximate €8.75m as per Transfermarkt in their promotion season, Brighton splash €70m in their first EPL season as they finish 15th.

6. Staying safe and spending big

Big bucks begin to rear their head. After a spend of an approximate €8.75m as per Transfermarkt in their promotion season, Brighton splash €70m in their first EPL season as they finish 15th. Photo: Getty Images/Mike Hewitt

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Bloom invests abroad. In 2018, he completes investment into Belgian second division club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, known as USG.

7. Branching out

Bloom invests abroad. In 2018, he completes investment into Belgian second division club Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, known as USG. Photo: GLYN KIRK

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A difficult second EPL season has Brighton 17th but in the FA Cup, they reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1983.

8. Cup joy

A difficult second EPL season has Brighton 17th but in the FA Cup, they reached the semi-finals for the first time since 1983. Photo: IAN KINGTON

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