Municipality Woensdrecht: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades
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Municipality Woensdrecht
Checked 7 Dec 2022
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Amusement arcade is an arcade with which you might win money, such as a slot machine. This is not possible with machines such as pinball or video games.
- For machines such as a slot machine, or any other type of amusement arcade with the possibility to win money, you need a permit which you can apply for.
- There is no need to apply for a permit when it comes to agility machines (i.e. pinball) or video games.
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.
At the service counter
You can also apply for the permit via the municipality’s service counter. Make an appointment online.
You will receive a response to your application within 8 weeks.