Overview

Operator Type: Land-based bingo hall operator

B & N Regal (Abingdon) Limited is a land-based gambling operator that has held a licence from the Gambling Commission since January 2009. The company has a long and stable history with the regulator. It's maintained a continuous licence for over 15 years and doesn't have any recorded enforcement actions against it.

The operator is a family-run business. It's directed by CARPENTER, John William and CARPENTER, Laurence James, who are both British nationals residing in the United Kingdom. The underlying company, B. & N. REGAL (ABINGDON) LIMITED, is even older than its gambling licence. It was incorporated in February 1977 and remains active.

Ownership is held by the two directors. According to Companies House records, Mr Laurie James Carpenter is the majority owner, holding between 50% and 75% of the shares and voting rights. Mr John William Carpenter holds the remaining shares, with an ownership stake between 25% and 50%. Both have the right to appoint and remove directors, giving them full control over the company.

As a land-based operator, B & N Regal (Abingdon) Limited focuses entirely on physical premises. It holds a non-remote Bingo licence, which allows it to operate a traditional bingo hall. The company has no online presence and doesn't operate any gambling websites.

Where Is This Operator Based?

Understanding where an operator is based matters for regulatory accountability. UK-based operators are subject to UK courts and consumer protection laws.

Headquarters
New Coronet Bingo, Broadway, DIDCOT, OX11 8RU, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (2) 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Fully UK-based

This operator is headquartered in the UK and registered with Companies House. They are fully subject to UK courts, consumer protection laws, and regulatory oversight.

Licence Details

B & N Regal (Abingdon) Limited holds an active Bingo licence from the UK Gambling Commission. This licence permits the company to offer bingo in a physical, non-remote setting like a bingo hall. It doesn't cover any online bingo activities.

UKGC licences held by B & N Regal (Abingdon) Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Bingo Active

View on UKGC Register

Enforcement & Compliance History

No regulatory actions recorded.

No enforcement actions recorded.

This operator has no public enforcement actions, financial penalties, or regulatory warnings on record with the UK Gambling Commission.

Corporate Structure

The operator's legal entity is B. & N. REGAL (ABINGDON) LIMITED, an active company incorporated on 11 February 1977. The company is directed by CARPENTER, John William and CARPENTER, Laurence James, who are also its beneficial owners.

Company Number
01298271
Incorporated
11 February 1977
Registered Address
Coronet Bingo Club, Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8RU

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
CARPENTER, Laurence James director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 6 November 2006
CARPENTER, John William director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Associated Domains

No domains registered.

This operator does not have any registered domains in the UKGC public register. This is typical for land-based operators, B2B suppliers, and lottery operators.