To offer games of chance in a drinking establishment (class III gaming establishment), you need a licence C. You must apply for that licence from the gaming commission.
Target Group
- Onderneming
- Organisatie
Conditions
Conditions
A licence C requires a (non-binding) opinion from the mayor.
There is a restriction to the placement of a maximum of two automatic games of chance and two reduced-stakes automatic games of chance in Class III gaming establishments. The permitted automatic games of chance are Bingo and One ball. For the games with reduced stakes, a limitative list of allowed games is being developed.
A player must be at least 18 years old to play on a gaming establishment. At the start of a game, the player is required to insert his electronic identity card into the machine, as a result of which players who are under 18 will automatically be refused entry. However, the operator remains responsible for ensuring that no minors play the game of chance.
Procedure
Procedure
To apply for a licence C https://www.gamingcommission.be/sites/default/files/2021-02/vergunningC… the application form in (the original copy, not a copy). Send the signed form to the Gambling Commission, together with:
- an opinion from the mayor showing that all legal conditions have been met regarding the operation of the public house
- the data of the enterprise and the establishment unit in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE)
- an opinion issued by the Federal Public Service Finance and the Regional Tax Administration showing that all fixed and undisputed tax debts have been settled (not older than 3 months). You can request that certificate via:
- relatiebeheer@vlaanderen.be (Flemish Region),
- info.attest@fisc.brussels (Brussels-Capital Region)
- fiscalite.wallonie@spw.wallonie.be (Walloon Region)
- a copy of the company's articles of association if the applicant is a legal entity
- an original extract from the criminal record covering the past three years (only if the applicant is a foreigner).
You can also apply for licence C directly via the website of the gaming commission.
Validity period
The licence is valid for five years.
If you wish to discontinue the licence, notify the Gaming Commission at info@gamingcommission.be and send the original licence and signboard back the Gaming Commission. The one-off fee paid cannot be reclaimed (pro rata).
Amount
Cost
You must pay a one-off contribution within the stipulated period. The amount is determined annually in an RD. The one-off fee applies for the entire duration of the licence C.
Legislation
Law of 7 May 1999 on gambling, betting, gaming establishments and player protection, amended by the Law of 7 May 2019
Royal Decree of 22 December 2000 on the operation and management of class III gaming establishments, the method of application and the form of a class C licence
Royal Decree of 2 March 2004 establishing the list of games of chance whose operation is permitted in class III gaming establishments