Overview

Operator Type: Land-based betting operator

Festival Racing On Course Limited is a land-based bookmaker that has been licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 1 January 2009. The company operates at physical locations like racecourses and doesn't have an online presence. It's maintained a continuous licence for over 15 years and has a clean regulatory history with no enforcement actions recorded against it.

The operator is run by the company FESTIVAL RACING ON COURSE LTD, which was incorporated in the UK on 22 December 1998. The company's leadership has been stable since its founding. Its directors are Andrew John Smith and Neil Christopher Smith, and the company secretary is Rebecca Louise Smith, all of whom are British nationals.

Ownership of the company is held by key members of its leadership team. According to Companies House records, both Andrew John Smith and Rebecca Louise Smith are listed as Persons with Significant Control. Each holds between 25% and 50% of the company's shares and voting rights.

This long-standing operator focuses entirely on its on-course betting activities. Its single licence type reflects this specific area of the gambling market, and its strong compliance record shows a consistent ability to meet regulatory standards.

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
Not recorded
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (2) 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
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Licence Details

Festival Racing On Course Limited holds a General Betting (Limited) licence from the UK Gambling Commission. This licence permits the company to provide betting facilities at specific racecourses or sporting tracks. The licence has been active and continuous since 1 January 2009.

UKGC licences held by Festival Racing On Course Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
General Betting Limited 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 is run by FESTIVAL RACING ON COURSE LTD, a private limited company incorporated on 22 December 1998. The company's directors are Andrew John Smith and Neil Christopher Smith. Key owners include Rebecca Louise Smith and Andrew John Smith, who each hold between 25% and 50% of the company.

Company Number
03686880
Incorporated
22 December 1998
Registered Address
Brunel House 11 The Promenade, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3NG

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
SMITH, Rebecca Louise secretary 22 December 1998
SMITH, Andrew John director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 22 December 1998
SMITH, Neil Christopher director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 22 December 1998

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.