Monico Amusements: Monico Leisure Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Canvey Island
Monico Amusements is the name used by Monico Leisure Limited, a company based in Canvey Island. It holds a licence from the UK Gambling Commission and its current licence dates from January 2009, allowing it to run amusement arcades for over 18s and family arcades where any adult only machines are kept in a separate area.
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): Monico Leisure Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Monico Leisure 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
Monico Leisure Limited trades under this name:
- Monico Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for Monico Leisure Limited.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Monico Amusements, Bar Monico, 1-3, Eastern Esplanade, Canvey Island SS8 7DN Map
Premises licence from Castle Point Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Monico Amusements, Fantasy Island, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Canvey Island SS8 7DN Map
Premises licence from Castle Point Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Monico Amusements, Fantasy Island, Furtherwick Road, Canvey Island, Canvey Island SS8 7DN Map
Premises licence from Castle Point Borough Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 003760-N-102583 has a new version in the register: 009 (was 008).
Questions and answers
Is Monico Amusements licensed?
Yes. Monico Amusements is a trading name of Monico Leisure Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Monico Leisure Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 3760. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Monico Amusements?
Monico Amusements is operated by Monico Leisure Limited with a registered address in Canvey Island.
Is Monico 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 Monico Leisure Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres and 1 family entertainment centre for Monico Leisure Limited. They are in Canvey Island.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 003760-N-102583-009 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 003760-N-102583-009 |