WS-2144-1 Application for permit contest with DigiD.

If you want to organize a contest, in most cases you need a permit from the municipality. A contest is a game of chance and has the following characteristics:

• The player can win a prize.
• The player has no decisive influence on the outcome.
• The proceeds of the game of chance go to a charity of general interest. For example, a new clubhouse, instruments for the musical society or renovation of the church.

Cost: see Fees Ordinance.

Good to know:

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.

 The following additional rules apply:

• 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.
• If you are organizing a contest and the prize package is less than €2,300, you do not need to apply for the permit.

For better and faster treatment, the congregation requests at least:

• The design of the game of chance.
• The day and time you organize the game of chance.
• Total value of prizes.
• Chamber of Commerce registration number (of your company or association).
• Copy of association bylaws.

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.

Notice! If you are hosting a bingo or contest for promotional purposes, a notification is sufficient.