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Former licence holder

John Murphy

UK Gambling Commission register status: Surrendered ยท Morecambe

John Murphy held a UK Gambling Commission licence as an individual based in Morecambe. Their licence allowed them to run arcades for over-18s only, and the register now shows the licence as Surrendered.

What the licence covered

John Murphy has no active licence on the Gambling Commission register. The record shows this licence:

  • Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): John Murphy could operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote: Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre changed from Active to Surrendered.
  • Trading name Seagull Amusements changed from Active to Inactive.

Questions and answers

What is the licence status of John Murphy?

The Gambling Commission register shows the account of John Murphy (number 1084) as Surrendered. A surrendered licence is one that the holder gave up. The last licence on the record ended in August 2026.

What licence did John Murphy hold?

Under its licence, John Murphy could operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only. The first licence on the record started in January 2009.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartEndLicence number
Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming CentreNon-RemoteSurrenderedJanuary 2009August 2026001084-N-102273-008