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On-course bookmaker

Mick Walsh: Michael Eckley

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2019

Mick Walsh is the working name of licence holder Michael Eckley, an individual on-course bookmaker regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Their current licence dates from October 2019 and allows them to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks.

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): Michael Eckley can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Trading names

Michael Eckley trades under this name:

  • Mick Walsh

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 055375-N-331611 has a new version in the register: 008 (was 007).

Questions and answers

Is Mick Walsh licensed?

Yes. Mick Walsh is a trading name of Michael Eckley, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Michael Eckley holds Gambling Commission account number 55375. Its current licence started in October 2019.

Who owns Mick Walsh?

Mick Walsh is operated by Michael Eckley, a sole trader.

What does the licence of Michael Eckley cover?

Michael Eckley can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
General Betting LimitedNon-RemoteActiveOctober 2019055375-N-331611-008