Municipality Ommen: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades
Insert slot machine
You apply for a permit if you want to place a slot machine (gaming machine) in your company. This permit is called a presence permit. No license is required for a machine of skill, such as a pinball machine.
High-threshold and low-threshold catering companies
The municipality makes a distinction between ‘high-threshold’ and ‘low-threshold’ establishments.
- High-threshold establishments include cafes, bars and nightclubs. These companies are allowed to have two slot machines, both games of chance and machines of skill.
- Low-threshold establishments are, for example, snack bars and canteens. These companies are allowed to have two skill machines (so no gambling machines).
In addition, you may need to apply for an operating license from the Gaming Authority.
You can submit your application by post, or at a service counter.
By post
Complete the form and send it to the municipality: https://www.ommen.nl/direct-regelen/vergunningen/overige-vergunningen/speelautomatenvergunning/
At the service counter
You can also apply for the permit via the municipality’s service counter. You should make an appointment online: https://www.ommen.nl/contact/
You will receive a response to your application within 8 weeks.