Pickwick: Shortlast Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009
Pickwick is the trading name used by Shortlast Limited, a UK Gambling Commission licensed company. It is an on-course bookmaker that can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, and its current licence dates from January 2009.
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): Shortlast Limited can take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks, as an on-course bookmaker.
Trading names
Shortlast Limited trades under this name:
- Pickwick
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001001-N-102473 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 015).
Questions and answers
Is Pickwick licensed?
Yes. Pickwick is a trading name of Shortlast Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to take bets in person at racecourses and other tracks. Shortlast Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 1001. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Pickwick?
Pickwick is operated by Shortlast Limited.
What does the licence of Shortlast Limited cover?
Shortlast 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 | January 2009 | 001001-N-102473-016 |