Municipality Elburg: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades
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Municipality Elburg
Checked 15 Jan 2025
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The municipality makes a distinction between ‘high-threshold’ and ‘low-threshold’ establishments.
- High-threshold establishments include cafes, bars, restaurants and nightclubs. These companies are allowed to have 2 slot machines, both games of chance and skill machines.
- Low-threshold establishments are, for example, snack bars and canteens. These companies are allowed to have 2 skill machines (so no gambling machines).
You may also need to apply for an operating permit from the Ministry of Security and Justice.
EvenementTo apply for a slot machine license, please provide:
- what type of machine it iswhat the serial number of the device isyour name
You apply for the presence permit at the municipality. You can do this via the digital form.
There are costs involved for having slot machines available.
- for one machine € 56,50 per year.
- increased by a maximum of € 34,00 per machine.
(rates 2024)
The municipality will decide within 8 weeks of receiving your application. The municipality may extend this period once.