Barcrest: Global Draw Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Manchester
Barcrest is the trading name used by Global Draw Limited, which holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in Manchester. The company’s current licence dates from January 2009 and allows it to make, supply, install and maintain gaming machines for other businesses rather than take bets from the public.
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 Full (Non-Remote): Global Draw Limited can make, supply, install and maintain gaming machines.
- Gaming Machine Technical Full (Remote): Global Draw Limited can make, supply, install and maintain gaming machines by remote means.
Trading names
Global Draw Limited trades under this name:
- Barcrest
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002875-N-104207 has a new version in the register: 021 (was 020).
- Remote licence 002875-R-104208 has a new version in the register: 021 (was 020).
Questions and answers
Is Barcrest licensed?
Yes. Barcrest is a trading name of Global Draw Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to make, supply or maintain gaming machines. Global Draw Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 2875. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Barcrest?
Barcrest is operated by Global Draw Limited with a registered address in Manchester.
What does the licence of Global Draw Limited cover?
Global Draw Limited can make, supply, install and maintain gaming machines and make, supply, install and maintain gaming machines by remote means.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine Technical Full | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002875-N-104207-021 |
| Gaming Machine Technical Full | Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002875-R-104208-021 |