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§ Section 33c(2)(2) of the Trade Regulation Act (GewO)

If you wish to install a gaming machine, you will need a certificate from a chamber of industry and commerce confirming that you have received instruction on player and youth protection for machine operators.

You need a permit to set up gaming machines. "Setting up" means that you operate a machine and earn money with it, for example in your restaurant. To obtain a permit, you must, among other things, prove that you have attended a training course at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

The training comprises at least six teaching units of 45 minutes each. The Chamber of Industry and Commerce will issue a certificate if you have attended the course without any absences. The training covers the following subjects:

• Trade regulations and gaming regulations
• Gaming arcade law of the federal states
• Youth protection law

In addition to traders, employees are also required to attend. Office staff and employees with other duties do not require IHK training on the protection of players and minors.

The training is given in German, so you must have a good knowledge of German.

• Official photo ID for identification during the briefing

- none

Fees are charged in accordance with the fee regulations of the responsible IHK.

The training is carried out and certified by the IHK.

• You register for the training on a suitable date
• You attend the training course. The training lasts 56 hours
• You will receive the certificate directly after the training or a few days later by post

You must then present the certificate when applying for a permit to set up gaming machines with winning opportunities.

• None / Issued within a few days

• none

You can find the Chamber of Industry and Commerce responsible for you here: IHK competence finder

You have the option of lodging an objection with the Chamber of Industry and Commerce or filing a complaint directly with the Administrative Court.

• Operators of playground equipment require proof of training to ensure that traders and staff have the necessary expertise
• Responsible: Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

You can find the Chamber of Industry and Commerce responsible for you here: IHK competence finder

• Forms: IHK registration form
• Online procedure: Registration often possible online
• Written form requirement: no
• Personal appearance required: yes, for information