Bowl Central: K.T.O. Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2013 · Ringwood
Bowl Central is the public name used by K.T.O. Limited, a company based in Bournemouth and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. It runs family entertainment centres, which are amusement arcades open to all ages, with any machines just for adults kept in a separate area, and its current licence dates from June 2013.
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): K.T.O. Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
K.T.O. Limited trades under this name:
- Bowl Central
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for K.T.O. Limited.
- Family Entertainment Centre: K.T.O. Limited, 45-47 Westover Road, Bournemouth BH1 2BZ Map
Premises licence from Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote: Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre is no longer on the licence.
- Non-Remote licence 035216-N-316438 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 008).
Questions and answers
Is Bowl Central licensed?
Yes. Bowl Central is a trading name of K.T.O. Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate licensed family entertainment centres. K.T.O. Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 35216. Its current licence started in June 2013.
Who owns Bowl Central?
Bowl Central is operated by K.T.O. Limited with a registered address in Ringwood.
Is Bowl Central 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.
How many venues does K.T.O. Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 1 family entertainment centre for K.T.O. Limited. It is in Bournemouth.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | June 2013 | 035216-N-316438-010 |