Overview

Operator Type: Adult gaming centre operator

American Amusements Limited is a land-based gambling operator that runs adult gaming centres in the UK. The company has a long history with the Gambling Commission, holding a continuous licence since 1 January 2009. Its record is clean, as it hasn't faced any regulatory actions or fines from the regulator.

The company was incorporated in the UK on 21 April 1997 and maintains an active status. It's directed by APPLETON, Michael Richard Erle and MOSS, Duncan Geoffrey Frank, both of whom are British nationals residing in the United Kingdom. Corporate records show that a holding company, American Amusements Holdings Limited, has significant control, owning between 75% and 100% of the shares and voting rights.

American Amusements Limited holds two key licences from the Gambling Commission. The first is a Gaming machine general - Adult Gaming Centre licence, which allows it to operate physical venues for adults. It also holds a Linked gaming machine technical - supplier licence, permitting it to supply software for linked gaming machines. The company operates under the trading name 'the big apple vega adult gaming centre'.

Where Is This Operator Based?

Understanding where an operator is based matters for regulatory accountability. UK-based operators are subject to UK courts and consumer protection laws.

Headquarters
Wokingham Superbowl, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2NJ, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (2) 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Fully UK-based

This operator is headquartered in the UK and registered with Companies House. They are fully subject to UK courts, consumer protection laws, and regulatory oversight.

Licence Details

The company holds two active licences from the UK Gambling Commission. Its Gaming machine general - Adult Gaming Centre licence allows it to operate physical gaming venues. It also has a Linked gaming machine technical - supplier licence to provide specific gaming machine software.

UKGC licences held by American Amusements Limited — Source: UKGC Public Register
Licence Type Status Granted
Linked Gaming Machine Technical Supplier Active
Gaming Machine General Adult Gaming Centre Active

View on UKGC Register

Enforcement & Compliance History

No regulatory actions recorded.

No enforcement actions recorded.

This operator has no public enforcement actions, financial penalties, or regulatory warnings on record with the UK Gambling Commission.

Corporate Structure

AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS LIMITED was incorporated on 21 April 1997 and is active. It's run by directors APPLETON, Michael Richard Erle and MOSS, Duncan Geoffrey Frank. The company is owned by its parent, American Amusements Holdings Limited.

Company Number
03357062
Incorporated
21 April 1997
Registered Address
Wokingham Superbowl, Wellington Road, Wokingham, RG40 2NJ

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
MOSS, Duncan Geoffrey Frank director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 27 April 2000
APPLETON, Michael Richard Erle director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 24 April 1997
MOSS, Duncan Geoffrey Frank secretary 21 April 1997
MOSS, Duncan Geoffrey Frank secretary 21 April 1997

Associated Domains

No domains registered.

This operator does not have any registered domains in the UKGC public register. This is typical for land-based operators, B2B suppliers, and lottery operators.