Active 00722197 63 years old

WHARTON AMUSEMENTS LIMITED

WHARTON AMUSEMENTS LIMITED is a private limited company registered in Stockton-On-Tees with nearly six decades of corporate history. It's connected to the UK gambling industry through a linked UKGC operator licence, though the company itself is registered under a management consultancy SIC code. Its company score of 97 and A+ grade reflect a long-standing, well-governed corporate entity.

Positive Signals

  • Incorporated since 1962, one of the longer-standing companies in this database
  • Active company status with no indication of financial distress
  • UK-resident directors across the board
  • PSC disclosure in place, with both individual and corporate PSCs registered

Concerns

  • Surrendered UKGC operator licence, meaning no current active gambling regulatory status
  • Corporate PSC structure adds a layer of ownership that requires tracing to the ultimate beneficial owner

Overview

Gambling Connection: WHARTON AMUSEMENTS LIMITED appears in this database due to its link to a UKGC-licensed operator that held a gambling licence from 2009 onwards. That licence has since been surrendered, meaning the company no longer has an active regulatory footprint with the Gambling Commission.

WHARTON AMUSEMENTS LIMITED was incorporated on 25 April 1962, making it one of the older companies connected to the UK gambling sector. It's registered as a private limited company in Stockton-On-Tees and has maintained an active status throughout its history. That kind of longevity contributes heavily to its A+ company score of 97, which reflects strong age, compliance, and governance indicators.

The company's SIC classification sits under general management consultancy rather than gambling activities directly, and it carries no is_gambling_related flag. Despite that, it has a verifiable connection to a UKGC operator licence, placing it within scope for this database. The licence associated with the linked operator has since been surrendered, so the company doesn't currently appear in active UKGC operator records.

Its family-run character is clear from the corporate structure, with all directors sharing the same surname. Ownership is concentrated through a corporate PSC holding a majority stake, adding a layer of group structure above the company itself.

Governance

The board comprises multiple directors, all sharing the Wharton family name, suggesting this is a family-controlled business. Two directors were appointed in March 2025, indicating recent board activity. Ownership is held by a corporate PSC, Kings Hall Leisure Limited, with a 75 to 100 percent shareholding, alongside an individual PSC with significant influence or control. All current directors are UK-resident.

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
WHARTON, Grace Amelia Director Active
WHARTON, Oliver Gilbert Director Active
WHARTON, Christopher Roland Director Active
WHARTON, Janet, Mrs. Secretary Active
WHARTON, Gilbert Roland, Mr. Director Active
WHARTON, Janet, Mrs. Director Active
WHARTON, Janet, Mrs. Secretary Active

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
Mr Christopher Roland Wharton Individual Not disclosed
Kings Hall Leisure Limited Corporate 75.00% - 100.00%

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