Municipality Vlaardingen: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades

If you want to install a gaming machine, you need a gaming machine licence. You can only apply for a gaming machine licence only if you operate an amusement arcade or 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.
• For an amusement arcade, you need a valid operating permit for an amusement arcade.

Download en fill out the forms. You can submit your application by post, by mail or at a service counter.

By post

Complete the form and send it to the address stated on the form.

At the service counter

You can also apply for the permit via the municipality’s service counter. You should make an appointment online: www.vlaardingen.nl/afspraak

Check the costs on https://www.vlaardingen.nl/Onderwerpen/Vergunningen/Vergunning_speelautomaten

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