Kings Gaming Centres: Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Birkenhead
Kings Gaming Centres is the name used by the partnership of Peter Andrew Cowap and Elaine Winifred Cowap, who hold a UK Gambling Commission licence and are based in Birkenhead. They can run adult gaming centres, which are amusement arcades for over 18s only, 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): Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
Venue and trading names
Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap trades under this name:
- Kings Gaming Centres
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 4 adult gaming centres for Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap, in 4 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Kings Gaming Centre, 26-30 Grange Precinct, Princes Pavement, Birkenhead CH41 2XY Map
Premises licence from Wirral Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Kings Gaming Centre, Mill Gate Shopping Centre, Market Street, Bury BL9 0BL Map
Premises licence from Bury Metropolitan Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Kings Gaming Centre, 94-96 English Street, Carlisle CA3 8LQ Map
Premises licence from Carlisle City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Kings Gaming Centre, 11 Belle Vale Shopping Centre, Liverpool L25 2RF Map
Premises licence from Liverpool City Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 003398-N-102611 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 015).
Questions and answers
Is Kings Gaming Centres licensed?
Yes. Kings Gaming Centres is a trading name of Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap holds Gambling Commission account number 3398. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Kings Gaming Centres?
Kings Gaming Centres is operated by Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap, a partnership with a registered address in Birkenhead.
Is Kings Gaming Centres for adults only?
The licence is for an adult gaming centre. An adult gaming centre is for people aged 18 and over only.
How many venues does Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 4 adult gaming centres for Peter Andrew Cowap & Elaine Winifred Cowap. They are in 4 towns and cities: Birkenhead, Bury, Carlisle and Liverpool.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 003398-N-102611-016 |