Overview

Operator Type: Land-based casino operator

Nikolas Shaw Limited is a private company that operates the Opera House Casino, a physical casino located in Scarborough. The company was incorporated on 11 February 1977 and has a long history in the area. It appears to be a family-run business, with several individuals named Shaw listed as active directors on Companies House.

The company has been licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) since 1 January 2009. It holds multiple licences that permit it to run a non-remote casino, which means it operates a physical, land-based venue rather than online gambling websites. Its continuous licensing history spans over a decade.

According to corporate filings, the ultimate beneficial owner of the company is Deepdale Holdings (Scarborough) Limited. A key point for consumers is the operator's regulatory history. Public records from the UKGC show that Nikolas Shaw Limited has no history of fines or other enforcement actions against it.

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
Opera House Casino, 56-64 St. Thomas Street, SCARBOROUGH, YO11 1DU, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (4) 🇬🇧
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

The operator holds three active UKGC licences for its physical casino. These are a Casino (1968 Act) licence, a general Casino licence, and a Casino (2005 Act) licence. These permissions allow the company to offer casino games at a licensed premises in Great Britain.

UKGC licences held by Nikolas Shaw Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Casino 2005 Act Active
Casino Active
Casino 1968 Act 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

Nikolas Shaw Limited is an active private limited company incorporated on 11 February 1977. Its directors include Nicholas Shaw and Rebecca Shaw. The company's majority owner is Deepdale Holdings (Scarborough) Limited.

Company Number
01298220
Incorporated
11 February 1977
Registered Address
56-64 St Thomas Street, Scarborough, YO11 1DU

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
SHAW, Bianca Tanis director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 5 March 2019
SHAW, Scarlett Melita director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 5 March 2019
SHAW, Rebecca Jane director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 31 January 1995
SHAW, Rebecca Jane secretary 30 November 1992
SHAW, Rebecca Jane secretary 30 November 1992
SHAW, Nicholas Marc 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.