The Pink Palace: Karl Frank Steward
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2023 · Gorleston
The Pink Palace is the trading name used by Karl Frank Steward, a UK Gambling Commission licence holder based in Gorleston. He runs amusement arcades that include over-18s only gaming areas as well as family arcades open to all ages, and its current licence dates from May 2023.
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): Karl Frank Steward can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Karl Frank Steward can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
Karl Frank Steward trades under this name:
- The Pink Palace
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 061723-N-336946 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).
Questions and answers
Is The Pink Palace licensed?
Yes. The Pink Palace is a trading name of Karl Frank Steward, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Karl Frank Steward holds Gambling Commission account number 61723. Its current licence started in May 2023.
Who owns The Pink Palace?
The Pink Palace is operated by Karl Frank Steward, a sole trader with a registered address in Gorleston.
Is The Pink Palace for adults only?
The operator holds two licences. Its adult gaming centres are for people aged 18 and over only. Its family entertainment centres are open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | May 2023 | 061723-N-336946-002 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | May 2023 | 061723-N-336946-002 |