Overview

Gambling Connection: BANDAI NAMCO AMUSEMENT EUROPE LIMITED is in our database because it's a licensed gambling operator. The UK Gambling Commission has authorised it to conduct gambling activities in Great Britain.

BANDAI NAMCO AMUSEMENT EUROPE LIMITED is a private limited company that was incorporated on 7 June 1993. According to its official filings, its primary business involves 'Other amusement and recreation activities', which often includes family entertainment centres and arcades. The company maintains an active status and has a registered office in Richmond, UK.

The company's connection to the gambling industry is direct. It holds an active operator's licence from the UK Gambling Commission, first granted in 2009. This authorisation allows BANDAI NAMCO AMUSEMENT EUROPE LIMITED to provide certain gambling facilities, typically found within its physical amusement venues.

Companies House records show a clear ownership structure. The company is controlled by a single corporate entity, Bandai Namco Holdings Uk Ltd., which has between 75% and 100% of the shares and voting rights. This indicates it's part of a larger corporate group.

The company is managed by an active board of directors. The leadership team includes both British and Japanese nationals, reflecting its position as the European arm of the global Bandai Namco group. This governance structure is consistent with a well-established international business operating in the UK.

Governance

The company is governed by a board with multiple directors of British and Japanese nationality. It's owned by another UK company, Bandai Namco Holdings Uk Ltd., which is its sole person with significant control.

Linked UKGC Operators

This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:

Directors & Officers

Current Officers

Current directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Status
IWATA, Koji Director Active
KOJIMA, Kazuichi Director Active
JENNINGS, Sarah Kate Secretary Active
JENNINGS, Sarah Kate Secretary Active
MCKENZIE, John Director Active
MILLWARD, Philip Mark Director Active
BRADLEY, Raymond Director Active

Former Officers

Former directors and officers — source: Companies House
Name Role Appointed Resigned
AOYAMA, Muneo Director
KOMORI, Kunito Director
NINOMIYA, Kazuhiro Director
HATTORI, Tomohiro Director
YOSHIDA, Hitoshi Director
KAWAKAMI, Kuniyuki Director
INO, Shuhei Director
ASAMI, Kazuo Director
HIGASHI, Jun Director
TACHIBANA, Masahiro Director
BRADLEY, Raymond Secretary
BRADLEY, Raymond Secretary
AOYAGI, Akira Director
ISSAC, David Secretary
ISSAC, David Secretary
DWS DIRECTORS LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director
DWS DIRECTORS LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director
NEVIN, Michael Director
NAKAMURA, Masaya Director
TANAKA, Keiji Director
IKI, Shunji Director
HAYES, Kevin Director
BOLLOM, John Anthony Director
GRAY'S INN SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate Nominee Secretary
DH & B DIRECTORS LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director
DH & B MANAGERS LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director
GRAY'S INN SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate Nominee Secretary
DH & B DIRECTORS LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director
DH & B MANAGERS LIMITED Corporate Nominee Director

Ownership & Significant Control

Persons with Significant Control

The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:

Persons with Significant Control — source: Companies House
Name Type Ownership Since
Bandai Namco Holdings Uk Ltd. Corporate 75.00% - 100.00%

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