Overview

Operator Type: Adult gaming centre operator

Weardale Entertainments Limited is a land-based gambling operator that has held a UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) licence since 1 January 2009. The company operates in the adult gaming centre sector, which covers physical venues for customers aged 18 and over. It uses the trading name queenies casino slots for its public-facing operations.

The company behind the licence, WEARDALE ENTERTAINMENTS LIMITED, was incorporated in the UK on 16 February 1999 and remains active. It's a privately owned business. According to Companies House records, its sole director is SMITH, Andrew Michael, a British national who has been with the company since 2001.

Mr Andrew Michael Smith is also the company's beneficial owner. He holds between 75% and 100% of the shares and voting rights, which gives him significant control. Weardale Entertainments Limited has maintained its licence continuously since it was first granted and has no history of regulatory action from the UKGC.

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
Smiths Amusement Arcade, 10 South Street, CROOK, DL15 8NE, 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

Weardale Entertainments Limited holds an active Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre Licence. This licence permits the company to make gaming machines available for use in a premises restricted to customers aged 18 and over.

UKGC licences held by Weardale Entertainments Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre 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

WEARDALE ENTERTAINMENTS LIMITED was incorporated in 1999 and is an active UK company. Its sole director is SMITH, Andrew Michael, who is also the person with significant control, owning 75-100% of the company.

Company Number
03714299
Incorporated
16 February 1999
Registered Address
10 South Street, Crook Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL15 8NE

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
SMITH, Andrew Michael director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 4 March 2001

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.