Apply for confirmation of the installation site for play equipment

• Pursuant to Section 33c of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung), 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.

• § Section 33C (3) of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)
• Gaming Ordinance (SpielV)

• Business registration
• Identity card or passport with a current registration certificate
  (for representation with written power of attorney: identity card or passport of the authorized representative, as well as a copy of the identity card of the principal)
• Permission to set up gaming machines in accordance with Section 33c (1) of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act
• Completed application form

• Application for certificate of suitability.pdf
• DSGVO application according to § 33c GewO.pdf

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 spot, accommodation establishments, amusement arcades and similar establishments as well as betting offices of licensed bookmakers.

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

• In the event of a change of restaurant operator, a new application must be submitted for the installation location.