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On-course bookmaker

Alan J Preston: Alan James Preston

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009

Alan J Preston is the trading name of UK gambling licence holder Alan James Preston, who is licensed as an individual. Their current licence dates from January 2009 and allows them to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks as an on-course bookmaker.

What the licence covers

A bookmaker that takes bets at a racecourse or other track needs an operating licence from the Gambling Commission.

  • General Betting Limited (Non-Remote): Alan James Preston can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Trading names

Alan James Preston trades under this name:

  • Alan J Preston

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 000195-N-100090 has a new version in the register: 013 (was 012).

Questions and answers

Is Alan J Preston licensed?

Yes. Alan J Preston is a trading name of Alan James Preston, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Alan James Preston holds Gambling Commission account number 195. Its current licence started in January 2009.

Who owns Alan J Preston?

Alan J Preston is operated by Alan James Preston, a sole trader.

What does the licence of Alan James Preston cover?

Alan James Preston can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
General Betting LimitedNon-RemoteActiveJanuary 2009000195-N-100090-013