Smiths Amusements: Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Skegness
Smiths Amusements is the name used by a partnership run by Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith and Benjamin James Kristian Smith, based in Skegness. Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, it may run amusement arcades for over 18s and family arcades where any adult only machines are kept in a separate area, and its current licence dates from January 2009.
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): Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith trades under this name:
- Smiths Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith.
- Family Entertainment Centre: Smiths Amusements, Winthorpe Avenue, Skegness PE25 1QY Map
Premises licence from East Lindsey District Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002206-N-102324 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).
Questions and answers
Is Smiths Amusements licensed?
Yes. Smiths Amusements is a trading name of Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith holds Gambling Commission account number 2206. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Smiths Amusements?
Smiths Amusements is operated by Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith, a partnership with a registered address in Skegness.
Is Smiths Amusements 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.
How many venues does Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for Kenneth Clifford Smith, Lorraine Smith & Benjamin James Kristian Smith. It is in Skegness.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002206-N-102324-009 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002206-N-102324-009 |