MARTINS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED
MARTINS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED is a British private limited company incorporated in 2003, registered in Exeter and connected to the UK gambling industry. It held a UKGC operator licence for over 17 years before surrendering it. The company earns a perfect score of A+, reflecting strong governance, transparent ownership, and a long-established corporate record.
Positive Signals
- Active company status maintained since 2003
- Incorporated for over 22 years
- UK-resident directors in place since founding
- Individual UK-based PSCs with transparent ownership disclosure
- No outstanding charges on record
Concerns
- Operator licence surrendered after 17+ years of UKGC licensing
Overview
Gambling Connection: MARTINS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED held a UKGC operator licence from 2009 until it was surrendered, placing it in Saferwager's database as a formerly licensed gambling operator regulated in Great Britain.
MARTINS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED was incorporated on 8 October 2003 and has maintained active status for over two decades. It's a private limited company registered at Melrose House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, and it's classified under SIC code 93290, covering other amusement and recreation activities.
The company's A+ governance score reflects a clean compliance record, transparent UK-based ownership, and continuous filing history. Its accounts and confirmation statements are up to date, and there are no outstanding charges registered against it. That kind of track record over 22 years is relatively uncommon for a small amusements operator.
MARTINS AMUSEMENTS LIMITED appears in Saferwager's database because of its connection to regulated gambling activity in Great Britain. Its UKGC operator licence was surrendered after more than 17 years of continuous licensing, making it one of the longer-running small operators in the sector.
Governance
The company has two current directors, both British nationals resident in the United Kingdom, who have held their positions since incorporation in 2003. Ownership is split between two individual persons with significant control, each holding between 25% and 50% of shares and voting rights. There are no corporate PSCs and no exemption statements, giving the ownership structure full transparency.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN, John Percy | Secretary | Active | |
| MARTIN, John Percy | Director | Active | |
| MARTIN, Julie Ann | Director | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUZEL, Alan Keith | Secretary | ||
| FOOKS SECRETARIAL LIMITED | Corporate Secretary | ||
| FOOKS NOMINEES LIMITED | Corporate Director |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Ann Martin | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Mr John Percy Martin | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% |