Big Money: Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Richmond
Big Money is the public name used by Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited, a company based in Richmond that holds a UK Gambling Commission licence. It may run over 18s arcades, mixed age family arcades with separate adult-only areas, bingo in licensed premises and society lotteries that raise money for good causes, and its current licence dates from January 2009.
What the licence covers
A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society that runs it, for example a charity, a sports club or a community group. It is not run for private profit. Larger society lotteries need a licence from the Gambling Commission.
- Bingo (Non-Remote): Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited can offer bingo in licensed premises.
- Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
- Gaming Machine Technical Full (Non-Remote): Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited can make, supply, install and maintain gaming machines.
- External Lottery Manager (Non-Remote): Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited can run non-remote lotteries on behalf of other societies and local authorities.
Lottery names
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited uses these names for its lottery:
- Big Money
- Funworks
- Namco
- Namco Funscape
- Namco Games
- Namco Station
- Player's Lounge
- Vegas@namco
- Winner's Lounge
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 14 adult gaming centres and 5 family entertainment centres for Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited, in 7 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Butlins, Upper Bognor Road, Bognor Regis PO21 1JJ Map
Premises licence from Arun District Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Namco Operations Europe Limited, Church Farm Holiday Village, Church Lane, Pagham, Bognor Regis PO21 4NR Map
Premises licence from Arun District Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Devon Cliffs - Big Money, Sandy Bay, Exmouth EX8 5BT Map
Premises licence from East Devon District Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Namco Station, Garden Walk Metrocentre, Gateshead NE11 9XY Map
Premises licence from Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Caister Holiday Park funworks, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR30 5NQ Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Caister Holiday Park (Seagulls Arcade), Ormesby Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR30 5NQ Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Haven Caister Holiday Centre, Ormesby Road, Caister-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth NR30 5NQ Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Haven Leisure Ltd, Seashore Holiday Park, North Drive, Great Yarmouth NR30 4HG Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Hopton Holiday Village, Warren Road, Hopton, Great Yarmouth NR31 9BW Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Hopton Holiday Village, Warren Road, Hopton, Great Yarmouth NR31 9BW Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Seashore Holiday Park, North Drive, Great Yarmouth NR30 4HG Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Wild Duck Holiday Park, Howards Common, Belton, Great Yarmouth NR31 9NE Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Wild Duck Holiday Park, Howards Common, Belton, Great Yarmouth NR31 9NE Map
Premises licence from Great Yarmouth Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Allhallows Holiday Park, Avery Wat, Rochester ME3 9QD Map
Premises licence from Gravesham Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Big Money, Combe Haven Holiday Park, St. Leonards-On-Sea TN38 8BZ Map
Premises licence from Hastings Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Haven Holidays, Littlesea Holiday Park, Weymouth DT4 9DT Map
Premises licence from Dorset Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Haven Leisure Ltd, Seaview Holiday Park, Weymouth DT3 6DZ Map
Premises licence from Dorset Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Southside Funfair, Bowleaze Coveway, Weymouth DT3 6PW Map
Premises licence from Dorset Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Weymouth Bay Holiday Park, Live Lounge, Preston Road, Weymouth DT3 6BQ Map
Premises licence from Dorset Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002098-N-103511 has a new version in the register: 021 (was 020).
Questions and answers
Is Big Money a genuine lottery?
Yes. Big Money is run by Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run lotteries for other societies. Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 2098. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who runs Big Money?
Big Money is a trading name of Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited, based in Richmond. A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society, not for private profit.
Can I play Big Money online?
Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited holds a non-remote society lottery licence only. That licence covers tickets sold in person, not online sales.
How many venues does Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 14 adult gaming centres and 5 family entertainment centres for Bandai Namco Amusement Europe Limited. They are in 7 towns and cities: Great Yarmouth, Weymouth, Bognor Regis, Exmouth, Gateshead, Rochester and St. Leonards-On-Sea.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bingo | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002098-N-103511-021 |
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002098-N-103511-021 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002098-N-103511-021 |
| Gaming Machine Technical Full | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002098-N-103511-021 |
| External Lottery Manager | Non-Remote | Active | August 2025 | 002098-N-103511-021 |