Fantasia Amusement Arcade, in Southend, UK, has become the first arcade in the country to include a betting shop, according to local press.

After a long 18 months of battling to secure the appropriate licences, the betting shop will be located in an adult only section at the rear of the arcade.

Owner Graham Rawlington told local newspapers: "I’ve had really good, positive feedback from the customers since we opened.

"The town now has its first family gaming centre. The children can play on the laser machines while the parents can have a quick bet.

"There was a massive gap in the market and now we’ve got an extra attraction for Southend."