Pier Amusements: Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Bolton
Pier Amusements is the public name used by Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited, a company based in Bolton that is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. It runs over 18s only amusement arcades, sometimes also known as Shaws Amusements or Shaw's Casino, 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): Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
Venue and trading names
Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited trades under these names:
- Pier Amusements
- Shaws Amusements
- Shaw's Casino
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 5 adult gaming centres for Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited, in 3 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Shaws Amusements, 19-19A Union Street, Accrington BB5 1PL Map
Premises licence from Hyndburn Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Shaws Amusements, 11-13 Shirley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham B27 7XU Map
Premises licence from Birmingham City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Shaws Amusements, 2152 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham B26 3JB Map
Premises licence from Birmingham City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Shaws Amusements, 308 Kitts Green Road, Birmingham B33 9SB Map
Premises licence from Birmingham City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Shaws Amusements, 37 Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1PB Map
Premises licence from Scarborough Borough Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001506-N-102288 has a new version in the register: 016 (was 015).
Questions and answers
Is Pier Amusements licensed?
Yes. Pier Amusements is a trading name of Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 1506. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Pier Amusements?
Pier Amusements is operated by Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited with a registered address in Bolton.
Is Pier Amusements 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 Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 5 adult gaming centres for Summit Leisure (Deansgate) Limited. They are in 3 towns and cities: Birmingham, Accrington and Scarborough.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001506-N-102288-016 |