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Gaming machine supplier

Central Automatics: Alexander James McPherson

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2012 ยท Edinburgh

Central Automatics is the name used by Alexander James McPherson, whose gambling licence is held with the UK Gambling Commission and who is based in Edinburgh. They can supply, install and maintain gaming machines for other businesses, and their current licence dates from July 2012.

What the licence covers

A business that makes, supplies, installs or repairs gaming machines needs a gaming machine technical licence from the Gambling Commission.

  • Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Alexander James McPherson can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.

Trading names

Alexander James McPherson trades under this name:

  • Central Automatics

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 002288-N-314613 has a new version in the register: 008 (was 007).

Questions and answers

Is Central Automatics licensed?

Yes. Central Automatics is a trading name of Alexander James McPherson, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to make, supply or maintain gaming machines. Alexander James McPherson holds Gambling Commission account number 2288. Its current licence started in July 2012.

Who owns Central Automatics?

Central Automatics is operated by Alexander James McPherson, a sole trader with a registered address in Edinburgh.

What does the licence of Alexander James McPherson cover?

Alexander James McPherson can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
Gaming Machine Technical SupplierNon-RemoteActiveJuly 2012002288-N-314613-008