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On-course bookmaker

Tim Watson: Richard William Watson

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009

Tim Watson is the working name of licence holder Richard William Watson, an individual on-course bookmaker regulated by the UK Gambling Commission. Their licence, which dates from January 2009, lets them 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): Richard William Watson can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Trading names

Richard William Watson trades under this name:

  • Tim Watson

Register changes

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • Non-Remote licence 000378-N-100041 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 009).

Questions and answers

Is Tim Watson licensed?

Yes. Tim Watson is a trading name of Richard William Watson, who is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Richard William Watson holds Gambling Commission account number 378. Its current licence started in January 2009.

Who owns Tim Watson?

Tim Watson is operated by Richard William Watson, a sole trader.

What does the licence of Richard William Watson cover?

Richard William Watson can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
General Betting LimitedNon-RemoteActiveJanuary 2009000378-N-100041-010