Shaw's Amusements: Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2009 · Bolton
Shaw's Amusements is the public name for Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited, a company based in Bolton and licensed by the UK Gambling Commission. It runs over-18s amusement arcades, sometimes also known as 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 (Market St) Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
Venue and trading names
Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited trades under these names:
- Shaw's Amusements
- Shaw's Casino
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres for Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited, in 2 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited, 18-22 Market Street, Bolton BL1 1BU Map
Premises licence from Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited, 46 Market Street, Shaw, Oldham OL2 8NH Map
Premises licence from Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 001508-N-102289 has a new version in the register: 010 (was 009).
Questions and answers
Is Shaw's Amusements licensed?
Yes. Shaw's Amusements is a trading name of Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 1508. Its current licence started in January 2009.
Who owns Shaw's Amusements?
Shaw's Amusements is operated by Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited with a registered address in Bolton.
Is Shaw's 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 (Market St) Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 2 adult gaming centres for Summit Leisure (Market St) Limited. They are in 2 towns and cities: Bolton and Oldham.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | January 2009 | 001508-N-102289-010 |