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Gaming machine supplier

Free Enterprise: John Richards

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 ยท Watchet

Free Enterprise is the name used by John Richards, whose gambling licence is held in their own name and is based in Watchet. They can supply, install and maintain gaming machines for venues under their licence from the UK Gambling Commission, and their current licence dates from April 2009.

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): John Richards can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.

Trading names

John Richards trades under this name:

  • Free Enterprise

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 010837-N-302685 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).

Questions and answers

Is Free Enterprise licensed?

Yes. Free Enterprise is a trading name of John Richards, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to make, supply or maintain gaming machines. John Richards holds Gambling Commission account number 10837. Its current licence started in April 2009.

Who owns Free Enterprise?

Free Enterprise is operated by John Richards, a sole trader with a registered address in Watchet.

What does the licence of John Richards cover?

John Richards can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
Gaming Machine Technical SupplierNon-RemoteActiveApril 2009010837-N-302685-009