Palace Amusements: Whittaker Arcades Limited
Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission since 2017 · London
Palace Amusements is the public name used by Whittaker Arcades Limited, a company licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and based in London. It runs arcades for over-18s and can supply, install and look after gaming machines in its own venues, and its current licence dates from August 2017.
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): Whittaker Arcades Limited can operate adult gaming centres: arcades for over-18s only.
- Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier (Non-Remote): Whittaker Arcades Limited can supply, install and maintain gaming machines in its own venues.
Venue and trading names
Whittaker Arcades Limited trades under this name:
- Palace Amusements
Venues
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 5 adult gaming centres for Whittaker Arcades Limited, in 3 towns and cities.
- Adult Gaming Centre: City Slots, 88, High Street, Bromley BR1 1EY Map
Premises licence from London Borough of Bromley - Adult Gaming Centre: Palace Amusements, 77, High Street, Newcastle ST5 1PS Map
Premises licence from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Palace Amusements, 6-8 Parliament Row, Stoke-On-Trent ST1 1QD Map
Premises licence from Stoke-on-Trent City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Palace Amusements, 15, Tontine Street, Stoke-On-Trent ST1 1LX Map
Premises licence from Stoke-on-Trent City Council - Adult Gaming Centre: Palace Amusements, 49, Market Street, Stoke-On-Trent ST3 1BW Map
Premises licence from Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Register changes
Between 18 January and 7 October 2026
- Trading name game nation is no longer on the licence.
- Trading name oak amusements is no longer on the licence.
- Non-Remote licence 049054-N-326804 has a new version in the register: 017 (was 016).
Questions and answers
Is Palace Amusements licensed?
Yes. Palace Amusements is a trading name of Whittaker Arcades Limited, which is licensed by the UK Gambling Commission to operate adult gaming centres. Whittaker Arcades Limited holds Gambling Commission account number 49054. Its current licence started in August 2017.
Who owns Palace Amusements?
Palace Amusements is operated by Whittaker Arcades Limited with a registered address in London.
Is Palace 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 Whittaker Arcades Limited have?
The Gambling Commission premises register lists 5 adult gaming centres for Whittaker Arcades Limited. They are in 3 towns and cities: Stoke-On-Trent, Bromley and Newcastle.
Licence record
| Activity | Type | Status | Start | Licence number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre | Non-Remote | Active | August 2017 | 049054-N-326804-017 |
| Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier | Non-Remote | Active | August 2017 | 049054-N-326804-017 |