Overview

Operator Type: Adult gaming centre operator

Rock City Amusements Limited is a land-based operator that runs adult gaming centres. The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) first licensed the company on 10 May 2016. It has maintained a continuous licence and has no history of regulatory enforcement actions, which shows a strong compliance record.

The company behind the licence, ROCK CITY AMUSEMENTS LTD, was incorporated in 2011 and is based in the United Kingdom. Corporate records show it's controlled by another UK company, Thrill Rides Limited, which holds between 75% and 100% of its shares. This ownership structure has been in place since 2017.

The operator's directors are BUGG, John Edward Charles, THURSTON-BUGG, Sarah, and BUGG, John William. All directors are UK residents and are also listed as persons with significant control, meaning they have direct influence over the company's operations. This points to a straightforward and UK-focused management structure.

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
Rock City Amusements, Roman Bank, SKEGNESS, PE25 1JU, United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: UKGC Register
Company Registered
United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Source: Companies House
Directors Based
United Kingdom (3) 🇬🇧
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 operator holds two active UKGC licences. Its Gaming Machine General (Adult Gaming Centre) licence allows it to run physical gaming arcades for customers aged 18 and over. It also holds a Linked Gaming Machine Technical (Supplier) licence, which permits it to supply linked gaming machine systems to other businesses.

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

Rock City Amusements Limited is operated by the company ROCK CITY AMUSEMENTS LTD, which was incorporated on 26 April 2011 and remains active. Its directors are John Edward Charles BUGG, Sarah THURSTON-BUGG, and John William BUGG. The ultimate beneficial owner is another company, Thrill Rides Limited.

Company Number
07614356
Incorporated
26 April 2011
Registered Address
61a High Street South, Rushden, NN10 0RA

Directors & Officers

Current directors and officers — Source: Companies House
Name Role Residence Appointed
BUGG, John William director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 19 September 2023
BUGG, John Edward Charles director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 8 May 2017
THURSTON-BUGG, Sarah director 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 8 May 2017

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.