THISTLE BET LIMITED
THISTLE BET LIMITED is a UK-registered gambling company incorporated in December 2024, operating under the Gambling and Betting Activities sector (SIC 92000). It holds an active UKGC operator licence and scores an A grade on Saferwager's company trust index, reflecting a clean governance record from its early days.
Positive Signals
- Active company status
- UKGC licensed operator since March 2025
- Four UK-resident directors
- No enforcement history
- No outstanding charges
Concerns
- Incorporated December 2024 — very limited trading history
- No filed accounts yet — financial track record unavailable
Overview
Gambling Connection: THISTLE BET LIMITED is a licensed gambling operator, included in our database because it holds an active licence issued by the UK Gambling Commission. It operates directly in the UK gambling market under SIC code 92000.
THISTLE BET LIMITED was incorporated on 5 December 2024 and is registered in Cardiff. It's a private limited company operating directly in the gambling sector, classified under SIC code 92000 (Gambling and Betting Activities). Despite being a very new entity, it secured its first UKGC operator licence by March 2025.
The company's Saferwager score of 80 out of 100 (Grade A) reflects a well-structured setup for a company of its age. All four directors are UK-based and the ownership structure is transparent, with two corporate shareholders registered at Companies House. There's no enforcement history and no outstanding charges on record.
Its corporate ownership is split between two corporate entities holding between 25% and 50% each. That kind of structured, dual-shareholder setup is common in newly launched gambling ventures where investment is shared between separate holding groups.
Governance
The board has four current directors, all British nationals resident in the UK, which satisfies UKGC accountability expectations. Ownership is held by two corporate persons of significant control (PSCs), each with a 25-50% stake and voting rights. The original individual PSCs from incorporation were superseded by these corporate entities in April 2025, suggesting a deliberate restructuring ahead of or following licensing.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREYKE, Roger | Director | Active | |
| MATTHEWS, David Wadda | Director | Active | |
| LOVELL, David Edward | Director | Active | |
| LOVELL, James John Leslie | Director | Active |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apocalozzo Limited | Corporate | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Blackthorn Gaming Limited | Corporate | 25.00% - 50.00% |