Install a slot machine
What is it?
A slot machine is a machine that allows you to win money, such as a fruit machine. This is not possible with a skill machine. Think of a pinball machine or video games.
- If you want to install a slot machine in your business, you will need a presence permit. You can apply for this permit from the municipality.
- You do not need a presence permit for an agility machine.
How does it work?
- Only hospitality businesses and arcades are permitted to install slot machines.
- The owner of the slot machine must have an operating license from the Gaming Authority.
Hospitality industry
If you want to install a slot machine in your hospitality business, the following additional rules apply:
- You have a valid operating license for your hospitality business.
- You have a valid alcohol license.
- Only hospitality activities take place in your hospitality business.
What should I do?
- You apply for a residence permit from the municipality.
- If you also own the slot machine, you can apply for an operating license from the municipality at the same time.
- When submitting your application, please include the following information:
- how many slot machines you want to place in your establishment
- the name and address of your business
- the name and address of the owner of the slot machine
- Always notify the municipality if anything changes. For example, if the owner of the vending machine changes or if you want to install more or fewer vending machines in your business.
How long will it take?
Within eight weeks, you will receive notification from the municipality as to whether you will be granted the permit.
Additional information
Are you a provider of high-risk games of chance in casinos or slot machine halls? If so, you must be registered with the Central Register of Excluded Gamblers (Cruks) by October 1, 2021. Before a player can gamble, you must check whether the person in question is registered in this register.
If this is the case, you may not allow the player to gamble.