Adult Gaming Centre
Councils are currently deciding on new adult gaming centre licences across London, with Wandsworth recently granting one despite resident concerns.
Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence in July 2026 for a new adult gaming centre (AGC) on Putney High Street, operated by Luxury Leisure, despite significant concerns from local residents. Other councils are also considering applications; Bexley's Licensing Sub-Committee met in September 2026 to review an application for Merkur Slots in Sidcup.
Enfield Council's Licensing Sub-Committee considered a new AGC licence application for Palace Amusement in July 2026. In June 2026, Brent Council's Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committee reviewed two separate AGC applications, for Arcadia Casino Ltd and Vault Casino, both of which received numerous representations.
Adult gaming centres are premises licensed for gambling activities, specifically offering Category B3, C, and D gaming machines. Councils typically consider both planning permission for change of use and specific premises licences for these establishments.
Key facts
- Wandsworth Council's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence for a new adult gaming centre on Putney High Street on July 9, 2026. Source
- Luxury Leisure, trading as Admiral, will operate the new adult gaming centre on Putney High Street. Source
- Local residents and community groups raised significant concerns about the Putney High Street adult gaming centre. Source
- Planning permission for the use of the Putney High Street premises as an adult gaming centre had already been granted. Source
- The premises for the new Wandsworth adult gaming centre was formerly occupied by the bar Lost Society. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.