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Mark Blandford — Founder

Mark Blandford

Founder · Sportingbet
United Kingdom updated 2026-03-24

Profile

Mark Blandford founded Sportingbet and operates as an investor based in the United Kingdom. He launched one of the earliest major online sports betting platforms. Later he developed Burlywood, shifting focus toward investments in Pay2Play digital entertainment.

Alongside Sportingbet, Blandford has been involved with Double Diamond Limited, Condor Properties and Valhalla Investments. He speaks at industry events and continues his C-level activity across iGaming.

Work history

Partner
Blandford Family Office
01.2023 – present
Chairman
Double Diamond Limited
2010 – present
Chairman
Condor Properties
01.2008 – present
Chairman
Valhalla Investments
01.2007 – present
Partner
Burlywood Capital
2001 – present
Board Observer
FSB Technology
2013 – 09.2024
Chairman
FSB Technology
2013 – 2014
Chairman
Gambling.com Group
11.2010 – 09.2024
Director
Borro.com
01.2010 – 10.2013
Director
Mfuse Ltd
01.2009 – 09.2013
Director
Intela Publishing
09.2009 – 2013
Executive Director
Sportingbet PL
1997 – 2007

Verticals

BettingGambling

Catalogue role

InvestorsC-level

A profile in the affpapa.org expert directory. Section: Industry experts. The Russian version of this profile: /neexperts/mark-blandford.

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