Overview

Operator Type: Land-based betting shop operator

Samuel Black Limited is a land-based betting operator that has been licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 15 January 2015. The company has maintained a continuous licence and doesn't have any recorded regulatory actions against it. Its operations are focused on physical betting premises, as it doesn't hold licences for online gambling.

The company, SAMUEL BLACK LIMITED, was incorporated in the UK on 21 November 2014. It's directed by two individuals, BOWN, Samuel John and BOWN, Ian Gerard, who are both British nationals residing in the United Kingdom. They have been directors since 2014 and 2015, respectively.

Ownership of the company is shared between the two directors. According to records, Mr Ian Gerard Bown and Mr Samuel John Bown are both listed as Persons with Significant Control. Each director holds between 25% and 50% of the company's shares, giving them joint control over the business.

Where Is This Operator Based?

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

Samuel Black Limited holds an active General Betting (Limited) licence from the UK Gambling Commission. This type of licence allows an operator to provide facilities for betting at a specific location, such as on-course bookmaking at a race track. The licence doesn't permit the company to offer remote or online gambling services.

UKGC licences held by Samuel Black 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

SAMUEL BLACK LIMITED was incorporated on 21 November 2014 and is an active private limited company. The company's directors are BOWN, Samuel John and BOWN, Ian Gerard. They are also the company's beneficial owners, each holding between 25% and 50% of the shares.

Company Number
09322679
Incorporated
21 November 2014
Registered Address
Eastburn, Burtersett Road, Hawes, DL8 3NP

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
BOWN, Ian Gerard director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 22 November 2015
BOWN, Samuel John director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 21 November 2014

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.