You want to place 1 or 2 slot machines in your horeca business. You may need a ‘presence permit’ for that.
- For games of skill, such as pinball machines, you do not need a license
- Here the player influences the outcome of the game, through insight or dexterity. You can only win extended play or free games with this
- For gaming machines, such as slot machines, you need an attendance permit
- Here the player has no influence on the outcome of the game. You can win prizes
Terms & Conditions
- You will only receive a presence permit if you have a high-threshold catering establishment. High threshold means:
- You have a operating license catering
- You have an Alcohol Act permit for a catering business
- Your hospitality business is a café or restaurant. There are no other activities that attract an independent flow of visitors, such as dancing or billiards
- Your catering company is mainly aimed at visitors aged 18 and older
- A presence permit is valid for 4 calendar years. The current period runs from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2025. If you apply for a presence permit during this period, you will only pay for the remainder of the period
- You may place 1 or 2 slot machines. More slot machines are not allowed
- You adhere to the Conditions for the presence permit of the Gaming Authority
See the possible costs on Hilversum.nl.