Apply for gambling hall permit
Service description
If you want to operate an amusement arcade on a commercial basis or a business that deals exclusively or predominantly with the installation of gaming equipment or the organization of other games, you need a permit.
Requirements
The prerequisite for the permit is the reliability of the applicant under trade law
The premises intended for the operation of amusement arcades must be suitable in terms of their location and condition, i.e. they must comply with police and building regulations.
Since July 1, 2012, a gambling license for the establishment and operation of a gambling hall is part of the license under the Trade Regulation Act and is issued by the competent (trade) authority (concentration effect). The competent licensing authority involves the Supervisory and Service Directorate and obtains its approval/assent.
What documents are needed?
To verify personal reliability:
- Certificate of good conduct
- Information from the central business register
- Certificate of no objection from the tax office
- Information from the debtors' register
To check the suitability of the installation site:
- Floor plan for the operating premises (for commercial operation of an amusement arcade)
Note: Please note that this list is not exhaustive. As part of the review of your individual case, further documents may be required by the competent authority.
What are the fees?
The issuance of a permit is subject to a fee. The amount of the fee is determined on the basis of the State Fees Act of Rhineland-Palatinate in conjunction with the State Ordinance on Fees for Authorities of the Economic Administration (Special List of Fees) and the State Ordinance on Fees for Official Acts in the Field of Gambling.
What else should I know?
This permit is personal and building-related, so that you also require a casino permit in your name if you want to take over an existing casino from someone else. If you are the operator of the gaming machines yourself, you will also need an operator's permit pursuant to Section 33c (1) of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (GewO) and a confirmation of suitability pursuant to Section 33c (3) of the GewO.