Michael Punshon
UK Gambling Commission register status: Surrendered
Michael Punshon held a UK gambling licence as an individual bookmaker, regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Their licence, which allowed them to take bets at racecourses and other tracks and to take bets by phone and email up to a yearly limit, is now shown on the register as Surrendered.
What the licence covered
Michael Punshon has no active licence on the Gambling Commission register. The record shows these licences:
- General Betting Limited (Non-Remote): Michael Punshon could take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.
- General Betting Limited (Remote): Michael Punshon could take bets by phone and email, up to a set yearly limit.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote: General Betting Limited changed from Active to Surrendered.
- Ancillary Remote: General Betting Limited changed from Active to Surrendered.
- Trading name Foxy Bets changed from Active to Inactive.
- Trading name Bling Bling Racing changed from Active to Inactive.
- Trading name Michael Cannon changed from Active to Inactive.
- Trading name Vegas changed from Active to Inactive.
- Trading name Diamond changed from Active to Inactive.
- Trading name Platinum changed from Active to Inactive.
3 more changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001372-N-100034 has a new version in the register: 022 (was 021).
- Ancillary Remote licence 001372-A-341836 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).
18 January 2026
- New licence activity: Ancillary Remote: General Betting Limited (Active).
Questions and answers
What is the licence status of Michael Punshon?
The Gambling Commission register shows the account of Michael Punshon (number 1372) as Surrendered. A surrendered licence is one that the holder gave up. The last licence on the record ended in March 2026.
What licence did Michael Punshon hold?
Under its licence, Michael Punshon could take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker and take bets by phone and email, up to a set yearly limit. The first licence on the record started in January 2009.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | End | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Betting Limited | Non-Remote | Surrendered | January 2009 | March 2026 | 001372-N-100034-022 |
| General Betting Limited | Remote | Surrendered | January 2026 | March 2026 | 001372-A-341836-002 |