Operation of Gaming Machines
To operate gaming machines, you need an operating license from the Gaming Authority
Operating License - Gaming Machines
To operate gaming machines, you need an operating license (Article 30h of the Gaming Act). This license is issued by the Board of Directors of the Gaming Authority. Conditions are attached to this license. An investigation will be conducted into the integrity and reliability of the operator.
An investigation under the BIBOB Act is part of this process.
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Application
You can apply for an operating license using the application form from the Gaming Authority.
This form contains all the information you must provide. It is important that you fill in the information correctly. Errors in your application may lead to the denial of an operating license. You need to provide extensive information, and it is advisable to seek professional guidance.
It is recommended to apply for a license well in advance. We advise our clients to submit a new application at least six months before their current operating license expires. This prevents situations where the Gaming Authority’s assessment is not yet complete when you need your new license.
Operating License Expired
If your operating license has expired, you must immediately cease the operation of the gaming machines. If you do not do this and it is found that you are operating gaming machines without a valid license, you are committing a very serious violation. This violation can have (major) consequences for whether or not licenses will be granted to you in the future.
We are happy to advise you on how to proceed in this situation to prevent irreparable damage
Modifying Operations
If you make any changes to your operations or the way you conduct operations (address, name, directors, etc.), you must immediately report these changes to the Gaming Authority. Failure to do so constitutes a violation of the license conditions, which will be considered in future license applications.
Seek advice in advance if you wish to change the legal structure under which you operate the business. Such a change may require you to apply for a new license while your old license becomes void. This means you would temporarily be without a license. Therefore, it is advisable to seek information beforehand.
Operating License Denied
If your operating license has been denied by the Gaming Authority, you must determine the reason for the denial. In any case, if you no longer have a valid operating license, you must cease operations immediately.
Failure to do so will significantly reduce your chances of obtaining an operating license in the future. Our firm specializes in these situations. We have successfully provided solutions for entrepreneurs in these situations multiple times.
