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On-course bookmaker

Phoenix Sport: Gary Frederick Smith

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2022

Phoenix Sport is the trading name of Gary Frederick Smith, whose gambling licence is held as an individual with the UK Gambling Commission. Their current licence dates from November 2022 and lets them 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): Gary Frederick Smith can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Trading names

Gary Frederick Smith trades under this name:

  • Phoenix Sport

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 001214-N-100180 has a new version in the register: 013 (was 012).

Questions and answers

Is Phoenix Sport licensed?

Yes. Phoenix Sport is a trading name of Gary Frederick Smith, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Gary Frederick Smith holds Gambling Commission account number 1214. Its current licence started in November 2022.

Who owns Phoenix Sport?

Phoenix Sport is operated by Gary Frederick Smith, a sole trader.

What does the licence of Gary Frederick Smith cover?

Gary Frederick Smith can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
General Betting LimitedNon-RemoteActiveNovember 2022001214-N-100180-013