Municipality Amsterdam: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades

If you want to install a gaming machine, you need a gaming machine licence. You can only apply for a gaming machine licence only if you have a high-treshold establishment. An establishment is high-treshold if:

• the location is used as a café or restaurant
• you have a valid alcohol and catering licence for this location
• the activities are suitable for persons aged 18 and over

To apply for a gaming machine licence, you also need other permits:

• For a high-treshold establishment, you need a valid alcohol and catering licence.

Good to know

• The gaming machine licence is valid for the same period as your alcohol and catering licence. You must make sure to renew your gaming machine licence on time.
• The licence is personal: you are the only person who may use it.

You can submit your application with the online form Horeca1. The Horeca1 form indicates which documents you must send along with the form.

A gaming machine licence costs: € 311.10, in 2025 €321.40 Even if you do not get the permit, you will have to pay for the application.

You will receive a response to your application within 8 weeks.