WINNERS BINGO LIMITED
WINNERS BINGO LIMITED is a UK-registered gambling company incorporated in Sheffield in December 2002. The company is currently in liquidation, and its associated UKGC operator licence has been surrendered. It scores 72 out of 100 (Grade B) on Saferwager's company assessment, reflecting its long trading history offset by its current insolvency status.
Positive Signals
- Incorporated December 2002 — over 23 years of corporate history
- UK-resident directors — all current officers reside in the United Kingdom
- Transparent individual ownership — three named PSCs with no corporate intermediaries
- No outstanding charges on record at Companies House
Concerns
- Currently in liquidation — the company is being formally wound down
- UKGC licence surrendered — no active gambling authorisation
- Accounts overdue — last filed accounts are over 13 months old
- Confirmation statement overdue — more than 17 months since last submission
Overview
Gambling Connection: WINNERS BINGO LIMITED held a UKGC gambling operator licence, making it a directly licensed participant in the UK regulated gambling market. That licence has since been surrendered, consistent with the company's current liquidation status.
WINNERS BINGO LIMITED was incorporated on 13 December 2002 as a private limited company engaged in gambling and betting activities under SIC code 92000. It operated for over two decades in the UK gambling industry before entering liquidation, a formal insolvency process that signals the company is being wound down. Consumers should treat this company with caution accordingly.
Despite a company score of 72 (Grade B), the liquidation status has a serious bearing on what that figure reflects. The score recognises the company's long incorporation history and transparent UK ownership structure, but the status score contributes zero points. The accounts on file are over 13 months old, and confirmation statements are more than 17 months overdue, both consistent with a company in the final stages of wind-down.
WINNERS BINGO LIMITED was a family-run business, a relatively unusual structure in the broader gambling sector. It's registered at The Hart Shaw Building in Sheffield, a premises associated with insolvency practitioners, which is typical for companies at this stage of liquidation.
Governance
The company has three current directors, all UK residents and all sharing the Waterman surname, indicating a closely held family business. Ownership is split across three individual persons with significant control, each holding between 25% and 50% of shares. There are no corporate PSC holders and no PSC exemption statements on record.
Linked UKGC Operators
This company is the registered entity for the following UKGC licensed operators:
Directors & Officers
Current Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERMAN, Christine Michelle | Director | Active | |
| WATERMAN, Dorothy Viola | Director | Active | |
| WATERMAN, Christine Michelle | Secretary | Active | |
| WATERMAN, Keith James | Director | Active | |
| WATERMAN, Christine Michelle | Secretary | Active |
Former Officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| WATERMAN, Clifford James | Director | ||
| SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary | ||
| SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED | Corporate Nominee Secretary |
Ownership & Significant Control
Persons with Significant Control
The following individuals or entities have significant control over this company:
| Name | Type | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Keith James Waterman | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Mrs Dorothy Viola Waterman | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% | |
| Mrs Christine Michelle Waterman | Individual | 25.00% - 50.00% |