Kingdom Amusements: John William Cooper
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2025 · Fife
Kingdom Amusements is the trading name of licence holder John William Cooper, a sole trader based in Fife. Regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, it may run family amusement arcades open to all ages, with any machines for adults kept in a clearly separate area, and its current licence dates from January 2025.
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 Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): John William Cooper can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
John William Cooper trades under this name:
- Kingdom Amusements
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 065416-N-339996 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 001).
Questions and answers
Is Kingdom Amusements licensed?
Yes. Kingdom Amusements is a trading name of John William Cooper, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate licensed family entertainment centres. John William Cooper holds Gambling Commission account number 65416. Its current licence started in January 2025.
Who owns Kingdom Amusements?
Kingdom Amusements is operated by John William Cooper, a sole trader with a registered address in Fife.
Is Kingdom Amusements for adults only?
The licence is for a family entertainment centre, which is open to all ages. Any adult-only machines must be in a separate area.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2025 | 065416-N-339996-003 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Pending | Not given | 065416-N-000000-000 |