[4] Victor Chandler is often credited as the first bookmaker to recognise the importance of online gambling, as well as being the first to move his gaming business offshore.

In the early 1990s, Chandler began to accept football wagers from far-eastern clients and, in doing so, he recognised the potential growth in foreign markets.

He opened up an office in Antigua to enable these clients to bet without the need to pay UK tax.

Following some success over the years, Chandler formed a syndicate called "Men in Our Position" which owned the 2009 Cheltenham Triumph Hurdle winner Zaynar, trained by Nicky Henderson.

[9] In July 2009 Chandler agreed to become the main sponsor of Nottingham Forest F.C.