DATATOTE (ENGLAND) LIMITED
DATATOTE (ENGLAND) LIMITED is an active private limited company incorporated in December 1979 and registered in Bristol. It holds a UKGC operating licence and is part of the wider Sportech group, providing tote betting services. With over 46 years of corporate history, it's one of the longest-standing entities in the UK's regulated gambling sector.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated since 1979 — over 46 years of corporate history
- Active company status
- UKGC licensed since 2016 with no enforcement history
- Transparent corporate ownership via registered PSC
- UK-registered office in Bristol
Concerns
- Accounts overdue — filed more than 19 months ago
- One director based abroad (Australia), limiting direct UK accountability
Overview
Gambling Connection: DATATOTE (ENGLAND) LIMITED holds an active UKGC operating licence and is the licensed entity through which Sportech's tote betting operations are run in England. It's a direct participant in the UK licensed gambling market, not merely a holding or service company.
DATATOTE (ENGLAND) LIMITED was incorporated on 17 December 1979, giving it more than four decades of continuous trading history. The company is registered in Bristol and classified under software and IT services SIC codes, reflecting its role as a technology and data services provider within the wider gambling group it belongs to.
The company holds a company score of 83, graded A, which reflects its active status, long corporate life, and transparent ownership structure. Its clean compliance record and UK registration contribute to that strong score. One area that tempers it slightly is that accounts are currently overdue by more than 19 months.
DATATOTE (ENGLAND) LIMITED has held a UKGC operating licence since September 2016. That's a track record of over nine years of continuous UKGC licensing without any recorded enforcement action, which is a meaningful indicator of regulatory compliance.
Governance
The company currently has two directors: one UK-resident and one based in Australia. Both were appointed in June 2021. Ownership sits with a single corporate PSC, Sportech Holdco 1 Limited, which holds between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights, giving it full control over director appointments.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUDGE, Rebecca Sylvia | Director | Active | |
| BUCKINGHAM, Todd Cameron | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEARNE, Thomas Joseph | Director | ||
| MCGUIRE, Richard Anthony | Director | ||
| COOPER, Richard Quentin Mortimer | Director | ||
| KALIFA, Maneck Minoo | Director | ||
| PENROSE, Ian Richard | Director | ||
| GAUGHAN, Andrew | Director | ||
| BATY, John Clifford | Director | ||
| BOLT, John Russell | Secretary | ||
| CLARK, Martin Lloyd | Director | ||
| HATCHER, Anthony Paul | Secretary | ||
| PREEDY, Martin Richard | Secretary | ||
| GARNHAM, Vanessa Indira | Secretary | ||
| GARDNER, Norman Arthur | Director | ||
| GARDNER, Norman Arthur | Secretary | ||
| BLAND, Geoffrey Charles | Secretary | ||
| FOKES, Brian Ronald | Secretary | ||
| KERMAN, Isidore | Director | ||
| OSBORNE, Clarke Anthony | Director | ||
| OSBORNE, Edwin Thomas | Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportech Holdco 1 Limited | Corporate | 75.00% - 100.00% |