Overview

Operator Type: Land-based betting shop operator

William King Bookmakers is a land-based betting operator licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) under account number 1387. The operator's licence is currently active. It doesn't have an online presence and operates physical betting premises. The operating company, WILLIAM KING BOOKMAKERS, was incorporated on 6 January 1999 and is based in Glasgow.

The company's corporate structure is straightforward. KING, William James has served as a director since 26 January 1999 and is a British national residing in the United Kingdom. According to Companies House records, Mr William James King is also the person with significant control, holding between 75% and 100% of the company's shares. KING, Valerie Frances is listed as the company secretary.

William King Bookmakers holds a single licence for its operations. This licence covers its activities as a land-based bookmaker. The operator has maintained a clean regulatory record with the UKGC. There are no enforcement actions, fines, or sanctions listed against the company.

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
GLASGOW, 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

William King Bookmakers holds an active General Betting Limited licence. This permit allows the company to provide betting services to customers in person at physical, licensed premises. It doesn't permit any form of remote or online gambling.

UKGC licences held by William King Bookmakers — 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

The operator is run by WILLIAM KING BOOKMAKERS, a private unlimited company incorporated on 6 January 1999. The company is active and directed by KING, William James. Mr William James King is also the beneficial owner, with a stake of 75-100%.

Company Number
SC192411
Incorporated
6 January 1999
Registered Address
Pavilion 1 Finnieston Business Park, Minerva Way, Glasgow, G3 8AU

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
KING, Valerie Frances secretary 1 December 2002
KING, Valerie Frances secretary 1 December 2002
KING, William James director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 26 January 1999

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.