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On-course bookmaker

Eclipse: Michael Leslie Armes

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009

Eclipse is the trading name of Michael Leslie Armes, an individual licence holder regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Their current licence dates from January 2009 and allows them to 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): Michael Leslie Armes can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Trading names

Michael Leslie Armes trades under these names:

  • Eclipse
  • Mike Armes

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 000352-N-100086 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 013).

Questions and answers

Is Eclipse licensed?

Yes. Eclipse is a trading name of Michael Leslie Armes, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Michael Leslie Armes holds Gambling Commission account number 352. Its current licence started in January 2009.

Who owns Eclipse?

Eclipse is operated by Michael Leslie Armes, a sole trader.

What does the licence of Michael Leslie Armes cover?

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

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
General Betting LimitedNon-RemoteActiveJanuary 2009000352-N-100086-014