Overview

Operator Type: Adult gaming centre operator

HCM Leisure Limited was a land-based gambling operator that held a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence for a very short period. The company first received its licence on 16 September 2024 but is no longer active in the market. Its corporate entity, HCM LEISURE LIMITED, was incorporated on 17 October 2023.

The company's structure was straightforward. Its sole director was MORETON, Henry Charles, a British national residing in the United Kingdom. According to Companies House records, Mr Henry Charles Moreton was also the person with significant control, owning between 75% and 100% of the company and holding all voting rights.

There are significant concerns about this operator's history. Its UKGC licence status is now Surrendered, meaning it voluntarily gave up its permission to operate. Furthermore, the company itself is listed as dissolved by Companies House as of 19 August 2025. This means the business is no longer legally operating.

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
Studio 5, Derby, DE22 3LN, 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

HCM Leisure Limited held two UKGC licences, both of which are now Surrendered. These were a Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre licence, for operating physical gaming machine venues, and a Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier licence. The licences were first granted in September 2024.

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

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, HCM LEISURE LIMITED, was incorporated on 17 October 2023 and is now listed as dissolved. The sole director was MORETON, Henry Charles, who was also the person with significant control, holding between 75% and 100% of the company's shares.

Company Number
15216205
Incorporated
17 October 2023
Registered Address
Studio 5 Rowditch Business Centre, 282 Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, DE22 3LN

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
MORETON, Henry Charles director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 17 October 2023

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.