Contact the municipality if you want to start or take over an amusement arcade.
More informationIf 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 operate an amusement arcade or 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.
- For an amusement arcade, you need a valid operating permit for an amusement arcade.
Good to know
- The gaming machine licence is valid for 3 years. 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 make your application online, by post or at the counter.
Apply online
Apply for a gambling machine license online (Dutch).
Request by mail
Fill in the form (Dutch) and send it to the municipality of Enschede, via postbus20@enschede.nl, for the attention of the Permits department
Request at the counter
You can also apply for the permit at the municipal counter. Call +31 53 481 81 81 to make an appointment.
The costs for a slot machine presence permit depend on how many you use and how long you will use them.
- 1 slot machine: € 56.50 per year.
- Each subsequent slot machine: €34 per year.
You will receive a response to your application within 8 weeks.