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. Examples include pinball machines and 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?

When granting permits, the municipality distinguishes between:

  • High-threshold establishments (cafes, bars, and nightclubs). These establishments are permitted to operate two gaming machines (both gaming machines and skill machines).
  • Accessible establishments (snack bars, cafeterias, restaurants). These establishments may operate a maximum of one skill machine (no gaming machines).
  • Only hospitality businesses and gaming arcades are permitted to install slot machines.
  • The owner of the slot machine must have an operating license from the Gaming Authority.

Hospitality

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 to 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 vending machine has a new owner or if you want to install more or fewer vending machines in your business.

Arrange directly

You can use the form below to apply online for a gaming machine attendance permit.

Application for gaming machine presence permit

  • choose the hospitality industry activity.

Privacy

All information you provide to us is handled with care. Personal and/or address details will only be used for the purpose for which you provided them.

What does it cost?

The cost of having one gaming machine is €56.50 (2026).

Additional information

Are you a provider of high-risk games of chance in casinos or slot machine halls? Then, as of October 1, 2021, you must be connected to the Central Register of Excluded Gamblers (Cruks). Before a player can gamble, you must check whether the person in question is registered in this register. If so, you may not allow the player to gamble.

Local regulations

Additional information

Are you a provider of high-risk games of chance in casinos or slot machine halls? Then, as of October 1, 2021, you must be connected to the Central Register of Excluded Gamblers (Cruks). 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.