Whitesides Amusements: Anthony Michael Whiteside
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Blackpool
Whitesides Amusements is the public name used by licence holder Anthony Michael Whiteside, an individual operator based in Blackpool. It runs family amusement arcades that are open to all ages, with any adult only gaming machines kept in a separate area, and its current licence dates from January 2009.
What the licence covers
An arcade that offers gaming machines needs an operating licence from the Gambling Commission, and each venue needs a premises licence from its local council.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Anthony Michael Whiteside can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
Anthony Michael Whiteside trades under this name:
- Whitesides Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for Anthony Michael Whiteside.
- Family Entertainment Centre: Whitesides Amusements, 124-128 Bolton Street, Blackpool FY1 6AA Map
Premises licence from Blackpool Borough Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 003231-N-100222 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).
Questions and answers
Is Whitesides Amusements licensed?
Yes. Whitesides Amusements is a trading name of Anthony Michael Whiteside, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate licensed family entertainment centres. Anthony Michael Whiteside holds Gambling Commission account number 3231. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Whitesides Amusements?
Whitesides Amusements is operated by Anthony Michael Whiteside, a sole trader with a registered address in Blackpool.
Is Whitesides Amusements for adults only?
The licence is for a family entertainment centre, which is open to all ages. Any adult-only machines must be in a separate area.
How many venues does Anthony Michael Whiteside have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for Anthony Michael Whiteside. It is in Blackpool.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 003231-N-100222-009 |