Overview

Operator Type: Land-based betting shop operator

Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited is a land-based bookmaker that has held a licence from the UK Gambling Commission since 17 September 2009. The company operates physical betting premises and doesn't have an online presence. It's maintained a continuous licence for over 15 years and has no history of regulatory enforcement actions.

The operator is run by the company JACK ADAMS BOOKMAKERS LTD, which was incorporated in the UK on 26 June 2009. The company's directors are Tracey MAY, who has served since its founding, and John Thomas MAY, who was appointed in July 2024. Both directors are British and reside in the United Kingdom.

Ownership of the company is held by its directors. According to Companies House records, Mr John Thomas May is a person with significant control, holding between 50% and 75% of the shares. Mrs Tracey May also has significant control, with an ownership stake between 25% and 50%.

The company's sole UKGC licence allows it to offer betting services in person. It operates under the trading name 'john may'. Its focus is entirely on its physical locations, with no domains registered for online gambling activities.

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

The operator holds an active General Betting (Limited) licence from the UK Gambling Commission. This licence permits the company to provide betting facilities at physical premises, like a high street betting shop. It doesn't permit remote or online gambling.

UKGC licences held by Jack Adams Bookmakers 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

Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited operates as the private company JACK ADAMS BOOKMAKERS LTD (company number 06945160), incorporated on 26 June 2009. Its directors are Tracey MAY and John Thomas MAY. The company's beneficial owners are Mr John Thomas May (50-75% ownership) and Mrs Tracey May (25-50% ownership).

Company Number
06945160
Incorporated
26 June 2009
Registered Address
Signal House, Light House View, Amble, NE65 0SF

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
MAY, John Thomas director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 26 July 2024
MAY, Tracey director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 26 June 2009

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.