Placing a slot machine
If you want to place a gambling machine in your business, you need a presence permit. You can apply for this permit at the municipality. You can find the form at the bottom of this page. You do not need a presence permit for a skill machine.
A gambling machine is a machine with which you can win money, such as a fruit machine. This is not possible with a skill machine, such as a pinball machine or video games.
How much does it cost?
The costs for an annual permit: € 90.50
Costs for one machine: €136.00
Costs for two machines: €272.00
How does it work?
- You can apply for an attendance permit from the municipality.
- If you also own the slot machine, you can also apply for an operating license through the municipality at the same time.
- In any case, include the following in your application:
- how many slot machines you want to place in your business;
- the name and address of your business;
- the name and address of the owner of the slot machine.
- Always notify the municipality if something changes. For example, if there is a different owner of the vending machine or if you want to place more or fewer vending machines in your business.
Conditions
- Only catering establishments and amusement arcades are allowed to place a gambling machine.
- The owner of the slot machine must have an operating permit from the Gaming Authority.
Catering industry
If you want to place a slot machine in your catering establishment, the following additional rules apply:
- You have a valid operating license for your catering business.
- You have a valid alcohol and catering license.
- Only catering activities take place in your catering establishment.