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On-course bookmaker

John May: Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009

John May is the trading name of Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited, which holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in the United Kingdom. It can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks as an on course bookmaker, and its current licence dates from September 2009.

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): Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Trading names

Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited trades under this name:

  • John May

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 024451-N-306125 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).

Questions and answers

Is John May licensed?

Yes. John May is a trading name of Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 24451. Its current licence started in September 2009.

Who owns John May?

John May is operated by Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited.

What does the licence of Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited cover?

Jack Adams Bookmakers Limited can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
General Betting LimitedNon-RemoteActiveSeptember 2009024451-N-306125-011