Central Pier: Blackpool Pier Company Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2015 · Blackpool
Central Pier, along with North Pier and South Pier, is the public name for gambling services licensed to Blackpool Pier Company Limited, a company based in Blackpool. It can run arcades for over 18s only, and its current licence dates from October 2015 under the UK Gambling Commission.
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 Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): Blackpool Pier Company Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
Venue and trading names
Blackpool Pier Company Limited trades under these names:
- Central Pier
- North Pier
- South Pier
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres for Blackpool Pier Company Limited.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 043007-N-322350 has a new version in the register: 007 (was 006).
Questions and answers
Is Central Pier licensed?
Yes. Central Pier is a trading name of Blackpool Pier Company Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Blackpool Pier Company Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 43007. Its current licence started in October 2015.
Who owns Central Pier?
Central Pier is operated by Blackpool Pier Company Limited with a registered address in Blackpool.
Is Central Pier for adults only?
The licence is for an adult gaming centre. An adult gaming centre is for people aged 18 and over only.
How many venues does Blackpool Pier Company Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres for Blackpool Pier Company Limited. They are in Blackpool.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | October 2015 | 043007-N-322350-007 |