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Gaming machine supplier

Shepway Automatics: Jake Ranford

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2023 ยท Folkestone

Shepway Automatics is the trading name of Jake Ranford, whose gambling licence is held as an individual based in Folkestone. They can supply, install and maintain gaming machines for venues, and their current licence dates from December 2023.

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): Jake Ranford can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.

Trading names

Jake Ranford trades under this name:

  • Shepway Automatics

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 063380-N-337952 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).

Questions and answers

Is Shepway Automatics licensed?

Yes. Shepway Automatics is a trading name of Jake Ranford, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to make, supply or maintain gaming machines. Jake Ranford holds Gambling Commission account number 63380. Its current licence started in December 2023.

Who owns Shepway Automatics?

Shepway Automatics is operated by Jake Ranford, a sole trader with a registered address in Folkestone.

What does the licence of Jake Ranford cover?

Jake Ranford can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
Gaming Machine Technical SupplierNon-RemoteActiveDecember 2023063380-N-337952-002