Rubicon Pastimes Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Hartlepool
Rubicon Pastimes Limited holds a UK Gambling Commission licence and is based in Hartlepool. It may run amusement arcades for over 18s only, and also family arcades that anyone can enter, with any adult only gaming machines kept in a separate area, 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): Rubicon Pastimes Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre (Non-Remote): Rubicon Pastimes Limited can operate licensed family entertainment centres: arcades open to all ages, with any adult-only machines in a separate area.
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 4 adult gaming centres and 4 family entertainment centres for Rubicon Pastimes Limited, in 2 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, Golden Sands, 18-25 The Front, Hartlepool TS25 1BS Map
Premises licence from Hartlepool Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, Golden Sands, Rear Of 22,The Front, Hartlepool TS25 1BS Map
Premises licence from Hartlepool Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, Rear Of 22, The Front, Serton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1BS Map
Premises licence from Hartlepool Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, Talk Of The Town, 12-14 The Front, Hartlepool TS25 1BS Map
Premises licence from Hartlepool Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, Talk Of The Town, 12-14, The Front, Hartlepool TS25 1BS Map
Premises licence from Hartlepool Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, The Golden Sands Amusements, 18-25, The Front, Hartlepool TS25 1BS Map
Premises licence from Hartlepool Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, Agc 2, Olympia Buildings, Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1NU Map
Premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council - Family Entertainment Centre: Rubicon Pastimes Limited, FEC Olympia Buildings, Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1NU Map
Premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 000565-N-102133 has a new version in the register: 015 (was 013).
Questions and answers
Is Rubicon Pastimes Limited licensed?
Yes. Rubicon Pastimes Limited is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres and licensed family entertainment centres. Rubicon Pastimes Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 565. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Is Rubicon Pastimes Limited 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 Rubicon Pastimes Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 4 adult gaming centres and 4 family entertainment centres for Rubicon Pastimes Limited. They are in 2 towns and cities: Hartlepool and Scarborough.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 000565-N-102133-015 |
| Gaming Machine General Family Entertainment Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 000565-N-102133-015 |