Overview

Operator Type: Adult gaming centre operator

Grandspan Limited is a land-based gambling operator that has held a licence from the UK Gambling Commission since 1 January 2009. The company operates in the adult gaming centre sector. It has maintained a continuous licence for over 15 years and doesn't have any recorded regulatory actions against it.

The company behind the operation is GRANDSPAN LIMITED, which was incorporated in the UK on 15 January 1999. It's a long-standing and active private limited company based in Porthcawl, Wales. The company's structure is straightforward, with one key individual in control.

According to Companies House records, John Arthur Crole serves as both the company's director and secretary. He is also listed as the Person with Significant Control, holding between 75% and 100% of the company's shares and voting rights. This gives him ultimate control over the company's direction.

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
5 Eastern Promenade, PORTHCAWL, CF36 5TS, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (1) 🇬🇧
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

Grandspan Limited holds two active UKGC licences for its land-based business. It has a Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre licence, allowing it to operate physical gaming arcades. It also holds a Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier licence.

UKGC licences held by Grandspan Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier Active
Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre 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

GRANDSPAN LIMITED was incorporated on 15 January 1999 and is an active private limited company. The company is directed and controlled by John Arthur Crole, who is the beneficial owner with a stake of 75% to 100%.

Company Number
03695907
Incorporated
15 January 1999
Registered Address
5 Eastern Promenade, Porthcawl, CF36 5TS

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
CROLE, John Arthur secretary 1 March 2007
CROLE, John Arthur director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 1 March 2007

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.