Brighton Pier: Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Brighton
Brighton Pier is licensed by the Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company, a partnership based in Brighton. It runs arcades for over-18s and can also supply, install and look after gaming machines, and its current licence dates from January 2009 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): Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.
Venue and trading names
Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company trades under this name:
- Brighton Pier
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 adult gaming centres and 2 family entertainment centres for Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company.
- Family Entertainment Centre: Brighton Pier, Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1TW Map
Premises licence from Brighton and Hove City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Brighton Pier, Unit 3, Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1TW Map
Premises licence from Brighton and Hove City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Brighton Pier, Unit 4, Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1TW Map
Premises licence from Brighton and Hove City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Brighton Pier, Unit 5, Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1TW Map
Premises licence from Brighton and Hove City Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Brighton Pier, Unit 5, Madeira Drive, Brighton BN2 1TW Map
Premises licence from Brighton and Hove City Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote: Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre is no longer on the licence.
- Non-Remote licence 001849-N-102917 has a new version in the register: 012 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is Brighton Pier licensed?
Yes. Brighton Pier is a trading name of Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company holds Gambling Commission account number 1849. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Brighton Pier?
Brighton Pier is operated by Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company, a partnership with a registered address in Brighton.
Is Brighton 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 Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 adult gaming centres and 2 family entertainment centres for Brighton Marine Palace & Pier Company. They are in Brighton.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001849-N-102917-012 |
| Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001849-N-102917-012 |