James Bord

James Bord is a former professional poker player who gained fame for winning $4.3 million in poker tournaments. He began his career in the gambling industry before transitioning to sports analytics with his company, Short Circuit Science, which utilizes artificial intelligence. Bord is currently in the news as the leading candidate to acquire Sheffield Wednesday, the world’s oldest football club, which has been in bankruptcy since October. His involvement in football also includes ownership stakes in Spanish club Cordoba and Bulgarian club Septemvri Sofia. However, his potential purchase of Sheffield Wednesday faces scrutiny due to his past gambling activities.