James Frederick Henry O'Brien
UK Gambling Commission register status: Surrendered · Arbroath
James Frederick Henry O'Brien held a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in Arbroath. Under this licence the business could run arcades for over 18s only, and also family arcades open to all ages with any adult only machines kept in a separate area. Its licence is now recorded on the register as Surrendered.
What the licence covered
James Frederick Henry O'Brien has no active licence on the Gambling Commission register. The record shows these licences:
- Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): James Frederick Henry O'Brien could operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): James Frederick Henry O'Brien could operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote: Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre changed from Active to Surrendered.
- Non-Remote: Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre changed from Active to Surrendered.
- Trading name Pleasureland changed from Active to Inactive.
- Trading name Nudgers changed from Active to Inactive.
Questions and answers
What is the licence status of James Frederick Henry O'Brien?
The Gambling Commission register shows the account of James Frederick Henry O'Brien (number 1328) as Surrendered. A surrendered licence is one that the holder gave up. The last licence on the record ended in May 2026.
What licence did James Frederick Henry O'Brien hold?
Under its licence, James Frederick Henry O'Brien could operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only and operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area. The first licence on the record started in January 2009.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | End | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Surrendered | January 2009 | May 2026 | 001328-N-102397-008 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Surrendered | January 2009 | May 2026 | 001328-N-102397-008 |