James Simon Thomas
Chairman at The Hippodrome Casino Ltd.
Profile
James Simon Thomas is currently the Chairman at The Hippodrome Casino Ltd., a Director at Heart of London Business Alliance, a Director at Hippodrome Holdings Ltd., and a Trustee at GamCare.
He has previously worked as a Director at Beacon Entertainments Ltd., President at British Amusement Catering Trade Association, and as a Member-Equivalent Committee at The Bingo Association Ltd.
James Simon Thomas active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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The Hippodrome Casino Ltd.
The Hippodrome Casino Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services The Hippodrome Casino Ltd. own and operates casino. It offers various games that include roulette, blackjack, dice, baccarat and slots. The firm's amenities include gaming floors, a restaurant, a cabaret and music room, bars, and an indoor smoking terrace. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chairman | 2010-11-16 |
GamCare
GamCare Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services GamCare is an organization that provides information, consultation, and assistance to people affected by problem gambling cases in England and Wales. GamCare is based in London, UK and was founded in 1997. The British company has developed a national gambling line that can be called for free, and their consultants are available by phone or live chat. The non-profit company also offers an online assessment to determine the impact of gambling on one's life. The CEO is Anna Hemmings. | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-16 |
Heart of London Business Alliance
Heart of London Business Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heart of London Business Alliance provides business management consultancy services. It offers street management; resilience and infrastructure; and advocacy and partnerships. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Hippodrome Holdings Ltd.
Hippodrome Holdings Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Hippodrome Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company founded in 2016 that operates subsidiaries providing gaming services. | Director/Board Member | 2016-05-12 |
Former positions of James Simon Thomas
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British Amusement Catering Trade Association
British Amusement Catering Trade Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) is a trade body that represents the interests of amusement and high street gaming manufacturers and operators in the UK. BACTA is based in London, UK, and was founded in 1974. BACTA is currently finalizing its submission to the Gambling Review and liaising with other stakeholders, including related trade. The association also runs the BACTA Charitable Trust, which has raised over £3.25m for good causes since 1991. The use of credit or debit cards directly to play a machine is not permissible, but it is possible to use a card to make electronic payments. John White has been the CEO of the British company since 2014. | President | - |
The Bingo Association Ltd.
The Bingo Association Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bingo Association Ltd. represents the industry and bingo operators. It offers industry forums, liaison with key third parties, and media representation. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Beacon Entertainments Ltd.
Beacon Entertainments Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Beacon Entertainments Ltd is one of Europe's largest and most experienced gaming organizations operating 6 Beacon Bingo Clubs, 26 Showboat machine arcades as well as Beacon Online. The company was founded by Jimmy Thomas in 1963 through Thomas Automatics, which designed, manufactured, supplied & exported amusement and leisure equipment to 39 countries. The first Beacon bingo club opened in 1966 and first Showboat in 1968. In 1978, Beacon opened the first new build bingo club in the UK in Hounslow, West London and went on to develop the largest and most successful bingo club in Europe when it opened the flagship Beacon Bingo club at Cricklewood in North London in 1996. In April 2009, the new Beacon Entertainments was created and led by Brian Mattingley as Executive Chairman. Brian has considerable experience in the gaming industry having previously held a number of senior board positions with leading UK gaming operators including the Gala Coral Group and Ritz Bingo. The company is based in Loughborough, Leicestershire and employs over 500 people across its 32 gaming venues, machines workshop and support center. | Director/Board Member | - |
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British Amusement Catering Trade Association
British Amusement Catering Trade Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The British Amusement Catering Trade Association (BACTA) is a trade body that represents the interests of amusement and high street gaming manufacturers and operators in the UK. BACTA is based in London, UK, and was founded in 1974. BACTA is currently finalizing its submission to the Gambling Review and liaising with other stakeholders, including related trade. The association also runs the BACTA Charitable Trust, which has raised over £3.25m for good causes since 1991. The use of credit or debit cards directly to play a machine is not permissible, but it is possible to use a card to make electronic payments. John White has been the CEO of the British company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
Heart of London Business Alliance
Heart of London Business Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heart of London Business Alliance provides business management consultancy services. It offers street management; resilience and infrastructure; and advocacy and partnerships. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Beacon Entertainments Ltd.
Beacon Entertainments Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Beacon Entertainments Ltd is one of Europe's largest and most experienced gaming organizations operating 6 Beacon Bingo Clubs, 26 Showboat machine arcades as well as Beacon Online. The company was founded by Jimmy Thomas in 1963 through Thomas Automatics, which designed, manufactured, supplied & exported amusement and leisure equipment to 39 countries. The first Beacon bingo club opened in 1966 and first Showboat in 1968. In 1978, Beacon opened the first new build bingo club in the UK in Hounslow, West London and went on to develop the largest and most successful bingo club in Europe when it opened the flagship Beacon Bingo club at Cricklewood in North London in 1996. In April 2009, the new Beacon Entertainments was created and led by Brian Mattingley as Executive Chairman. Brian has considerable experience in the gaming industry having previously held a number of senior board positions with leading UK gaming operators including the Gala Coral Group and Ritz Bingo. The company is based in Loughborough, Leicestershire and employs over 500 people across its 32 gaming venues, machines workshop and support center. | Retail Trade |
The Bingo Association Ltd.
The Bingo Association Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bingo Association Ltd. represents the industry and bingo operators. It offers industry forums, liaison with key third parties, and media representation. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dunstable, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
The Hippodrome Casino Ltd.
The Hippodrome Casino Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services The Hippodrome Casino Ltd. own and operates casino. It offers various games that include roulette, blackjack, dice, baccarat and slots. The firm's amenities include gaming floors, a restaurant, a cabaret and music room, bars, and an indoor smoking terrace. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
GamCare
GamCare Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services GamCare is an organization that provides information, consultation, and assistance to people affected by problem gambling cases in England and Wales. GamCare is based in London, UK and was founded in 1997. The British company has developed a national gambling line that can be called for free, and their consultants are available by phone or live chat. The non-profit company also offers an online assessment to determine the impact of gambling on one's life. The CEO is Anna Hemmings. | Health Services |
Hippodrome Holdings Ltd.
Hippodrome Holdings Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Hippodrome Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company founded in 2016 that operates subsidiaries providing gaming services. | Consumer Services |
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