Municipality Vlissingen: Permit for gaming machines and amusement arcades

On the basis of Article 7 of the Gambling Act, it is permitted to organize a bingo activity under the following conditions:

• Your association is a Dutch association and has existed for at least 3 years; 
• The statutes of your association clearly state the purpose of your association; 
• Gambling must not be the purpose. There must be no personal gain. The event is held entirely for the benefit of the association’s activities;
• The event has a private character and is not open to the public; 
• The value of the prizes of the gambling game may not exceed €400 per series or set;  
• The total value of the prizes of the gambling game may not exceed €1,550.

A meeting is prohibited if:

• A small game of chance takes place twice on the same day at the same address;
• It is likely that a member (or members) of the organizing association will personally benefit. For example, by providing cooperation or prizes for payment;
• If it is likely that the rules of the Gambling Act or municipal regulations will not be followed.

• The date on which you want to organize the bingo activity;
• Time;
• Location;
• Amount of prize money;
• Monetary value of the highest prize;
• Name, address, phone number of the applicant and contact person.

You can submit your application in writing to the municipality. 
For contact details, see Contact and opening hours | Municipality of Vlissingen.

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