Black Cat Amusements: Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Rhyl
Black Cat Amusements, also known as The Bright Spot, is the public name used by Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited, a company licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and based in Rhyl. It may run family amusement arcades that everyone can enter, with any adult-only machines kept apart, as well as over-18s-only gaming arcades, 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 Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
- Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
Venue and trading names
Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited trades under these names:
- Black Cat Amusements
- The Bright Spot
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 family entertainment centres for Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited, in 2 towns and cities.
- Family Entertainment Centre: Parker Leisure, The Black Cat, Sandbank Road, Towyn, Abergele LL22 9LB Map
Premises licence from Conwy County Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Parker Leisure, Bright Spot Arcade, 4-6 West Parade, Rhyl LL18 1HB Map
Premises licence from Denbighshire County Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Parker Leisure, Queens Bowling Centre, West Parade, Rhyl LL18 1HB Map
Premises licence from Denbighshire County Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 003248-N-101990 has a new version in the register: 011 (was 010).
Questions and answers
Is Black Cat Amusements licensed?
Yes. Black Cat Amusements is a trading name of Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 3248. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Black Cat Amusements?
Black Cat Amusements is operated by Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited with a registered address in Rhyl.
Is Black Cat 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 Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 3 family entertainment centres for Parkers Leisure (Holdings) Limited. They are in 2 towns and cities: Rhyl and Abergele.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 003248-N-101990-011 |
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | July 2023 | 003248-N-101990-011 |