Spin City: JGL Leisure Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2011 · Southsea
Spin City is the public name for JGL Leisure Limited, a company licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and based in Southsea. It runs arcades for over 18s only and can supply, install and look after gaming machines in its own venues, and its current licence dates from March 2011.
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): JGL Leisure Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): JGL Leisure Limited can supply, install and maintain gaming machines in its own venues.
Venue and trading names
JGL Leisure Limited trades under this name:
- Spin City
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 adult gaming centre for JGL Leisure Limited.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Gem Amusements, 209 Albert Road, Southsea PO4 0JP Map
Premises licence from Portsmouth City Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 028778-N-310264 has a new version in the register: 008 (was 007).
Questions and answers
Is Spin City licensed?
Yes. Spin City is a trading name of JGL Leisure Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. JGL Leisure Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 28778. Its current licence started in March 2011.
Who owns Spin City?
Spin City is operated by JGL Leisure Limited with a registered address in Southsea.
Is Spin City 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 JGL Leisure Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 adult gaming centre for JGL Leisure Limited. It is in Southsea.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | March 2011 | 028778-N-310264-008 |
| Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | May 2017 | 028778-N-310264-008 |