Other games with the possibility of winning Permission in the traveling trade
Anyone wishing to organize other games with the possibility of winning on a commercial basis (e.g. games of skill) requires a permit from the competent authority. The permit must be applied for.
A game of skill is deemed to exist if the player can determine the outcome of the game with a high degree of probability through skill or their own knowledge according to the game equipment and the rules of the game. In contrast, in games of chance, the decision on winning and losing is predominantly determined by chance.
The permit does not generally authorize the organization of games of chance, but only refers to a specific game. It is tied to the person and the venue. In the case of partnerships, each managing partner requires their own permit.
Permission may be granted for a limited period or subject to conditions if this is necessary to protect the general public, guests, residents of the premises or neighboring properties or in the interests of the protection of minors. Subsequent inclusion, amendment and addition of conditions is also permitted.
There are also games with the possibility of winning that are exempt from licensing (usually with prizes worth a maximum of 60.00 euros).
Apermit for gaming machines with the possibility of winning is required for gaming machines with money or merchandise.
- Identity card or passport, if applicable
- Travel trade license
- Clearance certificate from the State Office of Criminal Investigation
The competent authority may request further documents.
General requirements
- Natural or legal person
- Possession of a clearance certificate from the State Criminal Police Office or a copy thereof
- the required reliability for the organization of games with the possibility of winning - both of the person operating the game and of the person operating the business in whose establishment the game is to be organized
- Anyone who has been convicted of a crime, theft, embezzlement, extortion, receiving stolen goods, fraud, embezzlement, illegal organization of a game of chance, participation in illegal gambling or an offence under Section 12 of the German Youth Protection Act (JuSchG) in the 3 years prior to submitting the application does not have the required reliability.
Requirements for games with cash prizes
- The game must be organized in an arcade or similar establishment.
- A maximum of three such games may be organized there.
Requirements for games with prize money
The game must
- at public festivals, shooting festivals or similar events,
- fairs or special markets or
- in restaurants or accommodation establishments (with the exception of those that are predominantly frequented by children and young people)
be organized. A maximum of 3 such games may be organized in restaurants.
Fees are charged in accordance with Annex 1 to Section 1 (1) of the General Fee Regulations of the State of Lower Saxony (AllGO) in accordance with No. 40.1.22.3.
Fee: 0,00 - 530,00 EURPayment in advance: NoFee is calculated according to time spent
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the responsible office.
Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Building and Digitalization
Responsibility lies with the municipality, the joint municipality and the city in which the game is to be organized.
This procedure can also be handled by a "Single Point of Contact". The "Single Point of Contact" is a special service offered by the municipalities and the state for service providers.
