Confirmation of the suitability of the installation site for a gaming machine

  • Service description

    • Pursuant to Section 33c of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act, proof must be provided for each installation site of gaming devices with the possibility of winning that it is suitable for this purpose. Such confirmation of suitability by the local competent authority is a prerequisite for the installation of gaming devices with the possibility of winning.
  • Procedure

    • Before installing gaming machines, a suitability licence for the installation site must be applied for.
    • The application must be made in writing.
    • When setting up in restaurants, the operator of the restaurant must have a restaurant licence.
  • Prerequisites

    According to Section 1 of the Gaming Ordinance, gaming devices with the possibility of winning may only be set up in rooms of pubs or restaurants where drinks and food can be consumed on the premises, accommodation establishments, amusement arcades and similar establishments as well as betting offices of licensed bookmakers.

  • Which documents are required?

    • Business registration
    • Identity card or passport with a current registration certificate
      (for representation with written power of attorney: identity card or passport of the authorised representative, as well as a copy of the identity card of the principal)
    • Licence for the installation of gaming machines in accordance with § 33c Para. 1 of the Industrial Code
    • Completed application form
  • Legal basis

  • Applications / Forms

    Application form

  • What else should I know?

    • In the event of a change of catering establishment operator, a new application must be submitted for the installation location.
  • Short text

    • The suitability of the installation site must be determined in order to be authorised to install gaming devices that offer the possibility of winning.
    • Pursuant to Section 33c of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act, proof must be provided for each installation site of gaming devices with the possibility of winning that it is suitable for this purpose. Such confirmation of suitability by the local competent authority is a prerequisite for the installation of gaming devices with the possibility of winning.
    • According to Section 1 of the Gaming Ordinance, gaming devices with the possibility of winning may only be set up in rooms of bars or restaurants where drinks and food can be consumed on the spot, accommodation establishments, amusement arcades and similar establishments as well as betting offices of licensed bookmakers.
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