Mason Gaming: John Mason
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2011 · Sunderland
Mason Gaming is the name used by John Mason, an individual licence holder based in Sunderland. He is allowed to run adult gaming centres, which are amusement arcades for over-18s only, and its current licence dates from December 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): John Mason can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
Venue and trading names
John Mason trades under this name:
- Mason Gaming
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 5 adult gaming centres for John Mason, in 3 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Mason Gaming, 114 York Road, Hartlepool TS26 9DE Map
Premises licence from Hartlepool Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Mason Amusements, 43 Fowler Street, South Shields NE33 1NS Map
Premises licence from South Tyneside Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Mason Gaming, 32 St Lukes Terrace,Pallion, Sunderland SR4 6NQ Map
Premises licence from Sunderland City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Mason Gaming, 38 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland SR5 2HY Map
Premises licence from Sunderland City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Mason Gaming, 44 Holmeside, Sunderland SR1 3JE Map
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 027241-N-312248 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).
Questions and answers
Is Mason Gaming licensed?
Yes. Mason Gaming is a trading name of John Mason, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. John Mason holds Gambling Commission account number 27241. Its current licence started in December 2011.
Who owns Mason Gaming?
Mason Gaming is operated by John Mason, a sole trader with a registered address in Sunderland.
Is Mason Gaming 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 John Mason have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 5 adult gaming centres for John Mason. They are in 3 towns and cities: Sunderland, Hartlepool and South Shields.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | December 2011 | 027241-N-312248-009 |