(CNN)The billionaire founder and boss of gambling company Bet365 has paid herself a record-breaking amount for the chief executive of a British company, taking home $279 million in 2017, according to the latest accounts.
Denise Coates, the joint chief executive of the British-based gambling firm, was paid £220 million ($283m) in the year to March 25. Her 50% stake in the company, which is not listed on the stock market, also entitled her to a £45 million ($57 million) dividend. Apple CEO Tim Cook’s total compensation was $12.8 million in 2017.
