Municipality Oudewater: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades
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Municipality Oudewater
Checked 1 Sept 2025
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If you want to place 1 or 2 slot machines (such as slot machines and pinball machines) in your catering business, you need an operating license from the municipality. You can apply for this permit online.
Apply for permit- You may place games of chance (slot machines) and skill machines (pinball machines) in a cafe, restaurant or arcade. In a sports canteen, cafetaria or community center you may only install skill machines.
- You may place a maximum of 2 slot or skill machines.
- You must submit your application at least 8 weeks before installing the machines.
An extract of registration of your business from the Chamber of Commerce
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You will receive a response to your application within 12 weeks.