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Amusement arcade operator

W & D Amusements: W & D Automatics Limited

Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2026 ยท Cinderford

W & D Automatics Limited is the name on a UK Gambling Commission licence held by an individual sole trader based in Cinderford. Their current licence dates from January 2026 and allows them to supply, install and maintain gaming machines for other businesses, rather than deal directly with the public.

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 Technical Supplier (Remote)
  • Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): W & D Automatics Limited can supply, install and maintain gaming machines.
  • Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Non-Remote): W & D Automatics Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.

Venue and trading names

W & D Automatics Limited trades under this name:

  • W & D Amusements

Register changes

25 October 2026

  • Non-Remote: Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre changed from Pending to Active.
  • Trading name w & d automatics changed from Active to Inactive.
  • Trading name added: w & d amusements.
  • Non-Remote licence 067817-N-341814 has a new version in the register: 003 (was 002).

Between 18 January and 7 October 2026

  • New licence activity: Non-Remote: Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre (Pending).
  • Non-Remote licence 067817-N-341814 has a new version in the register: 002 (was 001).

Questions and answers

Is W & D Amusements licensed?

Yes. W & D Amusements is a trading name of W & D Automatics Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. W & D Automatics Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 67817. Its current licence started in January 2026.

Who owns W & D Amusements?

W & D Amusements is operated by W & D Automatics Limited, a sole trader with a registered address in Cinderford.

Is W & D Amusements for adults only?

The licence is for an adult gaming centre. An adult gaming centre is for people aged 18 and over only.

Licence record

ActivityTypeStatusStartLicence number
Gaming Machine Technical SupplierRemoteActiveJanuary 2026067817-A-341815-001
Gaming Machine Technical SupplierNon-RemoteActiveJanuary 2026067817-N-341814-003
Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming CentreNon-RemoteActiveOctober 2026067817-N-341814-003