Adamson Bookmakers: Protract Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2012
Adamson Bookmakers, also known as James Dalgety, is the public name used by Protract Limited, which holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in the UK. It can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks as an on course bookmaker, and its current licence dates from September 2012.
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): Protract Limited can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.
Trading names
Protract Limited trades under these names:
- Adamson Bookmakers
- James Dalgety
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 033290-N-314882 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 013).
Questions and answers
Is Adamson Bookmakers licensed?
Yes. Adamson Bookmakers is a trading name of Protract Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Protract Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 33290. Its current licence started in September 2012.
Who owns Adamson Bookmakers?
Adamson Bookmakers is operated by Protract Limited.
What does the licence of Protract Limited cover?
Protract Limited can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Betting Limited | Non-Remote | Active | September 2012 | 033290-N-314882-016 |