After the 31 other team owners voted in favor of the Pegulas, the couple received a warm ovation. Their purchase also was lauded by New York politicians.
Kim Pegula is expected to have a high-ranking role with the Bills, working alongside current team president Russ Brandon.
Terry Pegula has a net worth valued of over $4.6 billion, and made his fortune in the natural gas industry. In 2010, he completed a deal to sell a large portion of his company East Resources' assets for $4.7 billion to Royal Dutch Shell.
"This is a significant step in us owning the team." Terry Pegula said. "There's a small matter of having to pay some money and we'll get that done."
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman recently praised the Pegulas for their work with the Sabres.
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Longtime Bills owner Ralph Wilson died in March, prompting the sale.
That payment would be for $1.4 billion.
"If you asked me 10 years ago if I would own the Sabres and the Bills, I would have called you a liar," Pegula said. "I just got a hell of a deal. I own the team."
Buffalo sports fans were concerned the Bills could be moved out of state if purchased by another group. But the Pegulas are committed to the Buffalo area.
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NEW YORK (AP)