Overview

Operator Type: Supplier of gaming machine technology

Winchester Automatics Limited is a business-to-business supplier for the gambling industry, holding a licence from the Gambling Commission since 17 August 2010. The company itself has a very long history, having been incorporated in the UK on 4 May 1962. It operates as a supplier and doesn't offer gambling services directly to the public.

The company's corporate records show it's directed by TAYLOR, John Leonard and BALDWIN, David Alan. Both directors are listed as British nationals residing in the United Kingdom. This gives the company a strong UK-based leadership structure. The ultimate beneficial owner is Mr John Taylor, who holds between 75% and 100% of the company's shares.

Winchester Automatics Limited has maintained a clean regulatory record with the UKGC. It hasn't faced any fines, warnings, or other enforcement actions. Its long and continuous licensing history suggests a stable and compliant operation within its specific sector of the industry.

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
Winchester Automatics, 1 , Mill Street, EASTLEIGH, SO50 4HF, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (2) 🇬🇧
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

Winchester Automatics Limited holds an active Gaming Machine Technical Supplier licence. This licence allows the company to manufacture, supply, install, or adapt gaming machine software. It doesn't permit the company to offer gambling services directly to consumers.

UKGC licences held by Winchester Automatics Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Gaming Machine Technical Supplier 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

WINCHESTER AUTOMATICS LIMITED was incorporated on 4 May 1962 and is an active private limited company. The company is directed by TAYLOR, John Leonard and BALDWIN, David Alan. The beneficial owner is Mr John Taylor, who holds between 75% and 100% of the shares.

Company Number
00723154
Incorporated
4 May 1962
Registered Address
South Building Upper Farm, Wootton St. Lawrence, Basingstoke, RG23 8PE

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
BALDWIN, David Alan director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 11 December 2024
TAYLOR, John Leonard 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.