Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades

Municipality Gouda: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades

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Municipality Gouda
Checked 6 Dec 2022
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If you want to install a gaming machine, you need a gaming machine permit. You can only apply for a gaming machine permit 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 permit, you also need a valid alcohol and catering licence. 

Good to know

  • The gaming machine permit is valid for 1 or 2 years. You can indicate during the application if you would like to have a permit for 1 or 2 years. You must make sure to renew your gaming machine permit on time.
  • The permit is personal: you are the only person who may use it.

To apply for a gaming machine permit, please call the municipality at phone number +31 182 58 84 44 or send an e-mail to gemeente@gouda.nl.

For more information about the costs, please call the municipality at phone number +31 182 58 84 44 or send an e-mail to gemeente@gouda.nl.

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

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