Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades

Municipality Landgraaf: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades

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Municipality Landgraaf
Checked 20 Sept 2023
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Amusement arcades

The municipality of Landgraaf does not permit amusement arcades.

Gaming machines in catering establishments

An operator of a catering establishment may apply for a licence for a maximum of 2 gaming machines. The operator must hold an operating licence.

If you want to install a gaming machine, you need a gaming machine licence. You can only apply for a gaming machine licence 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.

Good to know

  • The gaming machine licence is valid for the same period as your alcohol and catering licence. 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.

Contact the municipality to apply for a permit for a gaming machine.

There are costs associated with this product.

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

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Questions relating to this article?

Please contact theMunicipality Landgraaf