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On-course bookmaker

Bevan-Pickwick: Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2013

Bevan-Pickwick is the name used by the partnership of Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold, who hold a UK Gambling Commission licence. The partnership can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks as an on-course bookmaker, and their current licence dates from December 2013.

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): Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Trading names

Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold trades under these names:

  • Bevan-Pickwick
  • Goodfellows
  • Jack Bevan- 1897
  • Pickwick- 1973
  • Pickwick-Bevan

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 036451-N-317557 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).

Questions and answers

Is Bevan-Pickwick licensed?

Yes. Bevan-Pickwick is a trading name of Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold holds Gambling Commission account number 36451. Its current licence started in December 2013.

Who owns Bevan-Pickwick?

Bevan-Pickwick is operated by Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold, a partnership.

What does the licence of Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold cover?

Paul James Metcalfe and Paul Philip Gold can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
General Betting LimitedNon-RemoteActiveDecember 2013036451-N-317557-009