Leisure Services - Pier Arcades: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Bournemouth
Leisure Services - Pier Arcades is the name used by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council, a local authority based in Bournemouth. It holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to run family entertainment arcades and to sell society lottery tickets online, by phone and in other ways.
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.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
- Society Lottery (Remote): Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council can sell lottery tickets online, by phone and by other remote means.
Lottery names
Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council uses this name for its lottery:
- Leisure Services - Pier Arcades
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.
- Family Entertainment Centre: Leisure Services - Pier Arcades, Bournemouth Pier Arcade, Pier Approcah, Bournemouth BH2 5AA Map
Premises licence from Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Websites on the licence
The Gambling Commission register lists this website for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council:
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002214-N-102660 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 013).
Questions and answers
Is Leisure Services - Pier Arcades a genuine lottery?
Yes. Leisure Services - Pier Arcades is run by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to run a society lottery. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council holds Gambling Commission account number 2214. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who runs Leisure Services - Pier Arcades?
Leisure Services - Pier Arcades is a trading name of Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council, based in Bournemouth. A society lottery raises money for the purposes of the society, not for private profit.
Can I play Leisure Services - Pier Arcades online?
Yes. Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council holds a remote society lottery licence, so it can sell tickets online and by phone.
How many venues does Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council. It is in Bournemouth.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002214-N-102660-014 |
| Society Lottery | Remote | Active | September 2018 | 002214-R-329390-004 |