What to do.

Report small game of chance

Apply for lottery permit

• If the prize package of the lottery or contest is less than €4,500, apply for the permit to the municipality. Do this at least 4 weeks in advance.
• If the prize package of the lottery or contest exceeds €4,500, apply for the license to the Gaming Authority.
• Note! If you are organizing a contest and the prize package is less than €2,300, you do not need to apply for the permit.

Bingo sign up

At least 14 days in advance, register the bingo with the municipality.

Gaming tax

If you organize a lottery, contest, bingo or other game of chance, you must pay gaming tax. You can do this even if you do not need a license.

• If the prize package of the lottery or contest is less than €4,500, apply for the permit to the municipality. Do this at least 4 weeks in advance.
• If the prize package of the lottery or contest exceeds €4,500, apply for the license to the Gaming Authority.
• Note! If you are organizing a contest and the prize package is less than €2,300, you do not need to apply for the license. You must then file a notification small game of chance.

How does it work?

The proceeds of the game of chance may only go to a charity of general interest. For example, a new clubhouse, instruments for the musical society or renovation of the church.

Organizing a lottery that serves an individual interest or has a commercial interest is not allowed.

Your association (or foundation) may organize a small game of chance only when:

• the association (or foundation) is Dutch and has been in existence for at least 3 years;
• the proceeds of the game of chance benefit a public interest;
• the amount of prizes participants can win is a maximum of €400 per round and the combined value does not exceed €1,550 per event.

You may organize a raffle if:

• at least 50% of the proceeds go to charity;
• you use up to 50% of the proceeds to pay for the prize package and expenses.

You may organize a contest if:

• the participant has to do something for it. For example, making a slogan, writing a story or taking a picture;
• a panel of judges will decide who wins the prizes.

You may host a bingo if:

• an association in existence for at least 3 years organizes the bingo;
• the value of the prizes per game round is a maximum of €400;
• the value of the prizes per meeting is a maximum of €1,550.

You may organize a game of chance for promotional purposes if your sole purpose is to advertise it. For example, for a product, service or organization. However, you must comply with the rules set out in the Code of Conduct on Promotional Games of Chance. This code of conduct can be found on the website of the Games of Chance Authority.

What does it cost?

From the Fees Ordinance, Chapter 16 Games of Chance

Dues Ordinance 2023

What do I need?

Please provide the following information with your permit application or bingo notification:

• the design of the game of chance
• the day and time you organize the game of chance
• the total value of the prizes
• Chamber of Commerce registration number (of your company or association)
• copy of articles of association

How long does it take?

• You will be notified within 8 weeks whether you will receive the permit for the lottery or contest.
• Your notification for a bingo will be taken by the municipality for notice. The municipality will not send you a confirmation. If there are any questions, the municipality will contact you.