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Gaming machine supplier

Crown Automatics: Martin John Hodgson

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2013 ยท Colne

Crown Automatics is the trading name of licence holder Martin John Hodgson, who is based in Colne. They have a licence from the UK Gambling Commission and their business can supply, install and maintain gaming machines for venues, and their current licence dates from December 2013.

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

Trading names

Martin John Hodgson trades under this name:

  • Crown Automatics

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 036329-N-317618 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).

Questions and answers

Is Crown Automatics licensed?

Yes. Crown Automatics is a trading name of Martin John Hodgson, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to make, supply or maintain gaming machines. Martin John Hodgson holds Gambling Commission account number 36329. Its current licence started in December 2013.

Who owns Crown Automatics?

Crown Automatics is operated by Martin John Hodgson, a sole trader with a registered address in Colne.

What does the licence of Martin John Hodgson cover?

Martin John Hodgson can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
Gaming Machine Technical SupplierNon-RemoteActiveDecember 2013036329-N-317618-009