Carousel: Vallini Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2012 · Blackwood
Carousel, also known as Jackpots and Sun Valley Amusements, is run under a UK Gambling Commission licence held by Vallini Limited, a company based in Blackwood. It may run over‑18 amusement arcades and can supply, install and look after gaming machines in its own venues, and its current licence dates from April 2012.
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): Vallini Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Vallini Limited can supply, install and maintain gaming machines in its own venues.
Venue and trading names
Vallini Limited trades under these names:
- Carousel
- Jackpots
- Sun Valley Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 10 adult gaming centres for Vallini Limited, in 8 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: Sun Valley, 157 High Street, Blackwood NP12 1AA Map
Premises licence from Caerphilly County Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Sun Valley Amusements, 150 High Street, Blackwood NP12 1AH Map
Premises licence from Caerphilly County Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Sun Valley Amusements, 7 Nolton Street, Bridgend CF31 1BX Map
Premises licence from Bridgend County Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Carousel, 30 Albany Road, Cardiff CF24 3RQ Map
Premises licence from Cardiff Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Jackpots Amusements, Units 60/61/62/63 'inn Shops 34 The Mall, Cwmbran NP44 1PX Map
Premises licence from Torfaen County Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Sun Valley Amusements (Blackwood), 29 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale NP23 6HH Map
Premises licence from Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Carousel Leisure Centre, 15-16 Upper Dock Street, Newport NP20 1DF Map
Premises licence from Newport City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Carousel Amusement Centre, Northampton Lane, Swansea SA1 4EH Map
Premises licence from Swansea Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Marina Amusement Arcade, 8 Anchor Court, Victoria Quay, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3XA Map
Premises licence from Swansea Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Sun Valley Amusements, 34 East Street, Taunton TA1 3LP Map
Premises licence from Somerset West and Taunton Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Non-Remote licence 032015-N-313124 has a new version in the register: 015 (was 014).
Questions and answers
Is Carousel licensed?
Yes. Carousel is a trading name of Vallini Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Vallini Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 32015. Its current licence started in April 2012.
Who owns Carousel?
Carousel is operated by Vallini Limited with a registered address in Blackwood.
Is Carousel 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 Vallini Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 10 adult gaming centres for Vallini Limited. They are in 8 towns and cities: Blackwood, Swansea, Bridgend, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Newport and Taunton.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | April 2012 | 032015-N-313124-015 |
| Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | June 2014 | 032015-N-313124-015 |