Shaftesbury Casino Limited
Shaftesbury Casino Limited is a land-based casino operator that has been licensed since 2016. It holds licences for physical casino operations but has no online gambling presence. The UKGC issued the company a formal warning in July 2023 for failing to meet cooperation requirements.
Positive Signals
- Licensed since 2016
- Holds a continuous licence with no gaps
Concerns
- Warning issued in July 2023
- Found to have failed to cooperate with the UKGC
Overview
Operator Type: Land-based casino operator
Shaftesbury Casino Limited is a land-based casino operator first licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) on 19 May 2016. The company itself was incorporated a few months earlier, on 18 March 2016. It operates under its registered company name and doesn't use any other trading names for its gambling activities.
The company is a subsidiary of Shaftesbury Casino Holdings Limited, which is its ultimate beneficial owner. Its current directors are Scott Faulkner and Jason Colin Shaw. They were both appointed on 17 August 2023, suggesting a recent change in company leadership.
The Gambling Commission issued a Warning to the operator on 19 July 2023. The regulator found the company failed to meet its cooperation and information requirements. According to the UKGC, the operator chose to stop paying regulatory settlement instalments without informing the Commission first.
Shaftesbury Casino Limited holds two active licences for physical premises. It doesn't have any licences for remote or online gambling, so it doesn't operate any consumer-facing websites.
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.
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 company holds two active, non-remote licences from the Gambling Commission. It has a Casino licence and a Casino (1968 Act) licence. These licences allow the company to operate a physical casino for customers on its premises.
| Licence Type | Status | Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Casino | Active | |
| Casino 1968 Act | Active |
Enforcement & Compliance History
The Gambling Commission issued a Warning to Shaftesbury Casino Limited on 19 July 2023. The action was taken because the operator failed to comply with cooperation and information requirements after it stopped paying regulatory settlement instalments without the Commission's approval.
Shaftesbury Casino Limited received a warning for failing to cooperate and meet information requirements under the Commission's code. The licensee ceased paying regulatory settlement instalments an...
Corporate Structure
Shaftesbury Casino Limited was incorporated on 18 March 2016 and is an active private limited company. Its directors are Scott Faulkner and Jason Colin Shaw. The company's beneficial owner is Shaftesbury Casino Holdings Limited, which holds between 75% and 100% of the shares.
SHAFTESBURY CASINO LIMITED
Active- Company Number
- 10071143
- Incorporated
- 18 March 2016
- Registered Address
- 377 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 9QW
Directors & Officers
| Name | Role | Residence | Appointed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAULKNER, Scott | director | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 17 August 2023 |
| SHAW, Jason Colin | director | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 17 August 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.