Municipality Hillegom: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades
If you want to place a gaming machine in your establishment, you may need a permit from the municipality in some cases**.**
The law distinguishes between 2 types of gaming machines:
- Skill machines, such as pinball machines.
- Gambling or chance machines, such as slot machines.
No permit is required for placing skill machines. For the issuance of a permit, the municipality distinguishes between low-threshold and high-threshold catering establishments.
High-threshold catering establishments:
High-threshold catering establishments (such as cafes, bars, restaurants, and nightclubs) can obtain a permit for a maximum of 2 gambling machines. Additionally:
- The high-threshold catering establishment holds a valid Alcohol Permit.
- The visit to the café or restaurant is an independent activity. No other activities take place that can be attributed independent significance.
- The activities primarily target individuals aged 18 and older.
Low-threshold catering establishments:
Low-threshold catering establishments (such as snack bars, canteens, and lunchrooms) are businesses that do not meet the requirements for high-threshold establishments.
Low-threshold catering establishments do not receive permits for gambling machines and may only operate skill machines. No permit is required for this.
Applying online
You pay a fee for this service. For more information, contact the municipality.
You will receive a response to your application within 8 weeks.