Etons: John Hughes Bookmakers Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009
Etons is the trading name used by John Hughes Bookmakers Limited, which holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in the United Kingdom. Its current licence dates from January 2009 and it can 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): John Hughes Bookmakers Limited can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.
Trading names
John Hughes Bookmakers Limited trades under these names:
- Etons
- Selbys
- Stretton
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002576-N-103137 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
Questions and answers
Is Etons licensed?
Yes. Etons is a trading name of John Hughes Bookmakers Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. John Hughes Bookmakers Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 2576. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Etons?
Etons is operated by John Hughes Bookmakers Limited.
What does the licence of John Hughes Bookmakers Limited cover?
John Hughes Bookmakers Limited can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Betting Limited | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002576-N-103137-017 |