Riverside Amusements: Looe Leisure Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Derby
Riverside Amusements is the public name used by Looe Leisure Limited, a company licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission and based in Derby. It runs over-18s amusement arcades, family arcades where any adult-only games are kept apart, and looks after the gaming machines in its venues, 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): Looe Leisure Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Looe Leisure Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
- Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Looe Leisure Limited can supply, install and maintain gaming machines in its own venues.
Venue and trading names
Looe Leisure Limited trades under this name:
- Riverside Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres for Looe Leisure Limited.
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001418-N-103496 has a new version in the register: 012 (was 011).
Questions and answers
Is Riverside Amusements licensed?
Yes. Riverside Amusements is a trading name of Looe Leisure Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Looe Leisure Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 1418. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Riverside Amusements?
Riverside Amusements is operated by Looe Leisure Limited with a registered address in Derby.
Is Riverside 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 Looe Leisure Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres for Looe Leisure Limited. They are in Looe.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001418-N-103496-012 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001418-N-103496-012 |
| Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | January 2014 | 001418-N-103496-012 |