Request confirmation of the installation site for playground equipment

• An application for suitability for the installation site must be submitted prior to the installation of gambling machines.
• The application must be made in writing.
• When setting up in restaurants, the operator of the restaurant must have a restaurant license.

Please contact the local municipal administration of the independent municipality, association municipality administration, municipal administrations of the independent and district towns of the installation site.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the local trade offices are responsible.

Pursuant to Section 1 of the Gaming Ordinance, gambling devices with the possibility of winning may only be set up on the premises of pubs and 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.

• Business registration
• Identity card or passport with a current registration certificate
  (in case of representation with written power of attorney: identity card or passport of the authorized representative, as well as copy of the identity card of the person granting the power of attorney)
• Permission to set up gambling machines in accordance with § 33c Para. 1 of the Trade, Commerce and Industry Regulation Act (Gewerbeordnung)
• Completed application form

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

Application form

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

03.04.2025