Opera House Slots: Noble's (Seaton Carew)
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Scarborough
Opera House Slots, also known as Shaws Amusements and Silver Dollar, is the public name for the UK gambling licence held by Noble's (Seaton Carew), a company based in Scarborough. It runs amusement arcades for adults and mixed age groups, and its current licence dates from January 2009 under the UK Gambling Commission.
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): Noble's (Seaton Carew) can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Noble's (Seaton Carew) can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venue and trading names
Noble's (Seaton Carew) trades under these names:
- Opera House Slots
- Shaws Amusements
- Silver Dollar
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 4 adult gaming centres and 2 family entertainment centres for Noble's (Seaton Carew), in 3 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Shaws Amusements, Assembly Street, Normanton WF6 2DB Map
Premises licence from Wakefield Metropolitan District Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Shaws Amusements, 8 Market Place, Richmond DL10 4HU Map
Premises licence from Richmondshire District Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Silver Dollar Amusements, 32-35 Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1PB Map
Premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Silver Dollar Amusements, 32-35 Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1PB Map
Premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Silver Dollar Amusements, Area 1, 32-35 Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1PB Map
Premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Silver Dollar Amusements, Area 2, 32-35 Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1PB Map
Premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council
Register changes
18 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002313-N-102874 has a new version in the register: 014 (was 013).
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 002313-N-102874 has a new version in the register: 013 (was 011).
Questions and answers
Is Opera House Slots licensed?
Yes. Opera House Slots is a trading name of Noble's (Seaton Carew), which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Noble's (Seaton Carew) holds Gambling Commission account number 2313. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Opera House Slots?
Opera House Slots is operated by Noble's (Seaton Carew) with a registered address in Scarborough.
Is Opera House Slots 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 Noble's (Seaton Carew) have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 4 adult gaming centres and 2 family entertainment centres for Noble's (Seaton Carew). They are in 3 towns and cities: Scarborough, Normanton and Richmond.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002313-N-102874-014 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 002313-N-102874-014 |