Organising a lottery
You need a licence to organise a lottery. You must also meet a number of conditions. If you meet the conditions, you can apply for a gaming licence.
Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the Application form for organising a game of chance (Opens in new tab). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
The conditions
- The lottery is for a common good. That means it is intended to benefit society as a whole. No personal gain and not for profit.
- The prizes have no higher value than €4.500,00.
Lottery that does not require a licence
No licence is required for small-group lotteries. For example, a lottery in family circles or at work for the company’s own employees.
Prize money more than € 4,500?
If so, you must apply for a lottery licence from the gaming authority. Please contact the Kansspelautoriteit (Opens in new tab).
Charges
The fee is €39.84.
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Are you unwilling or unable to apply online?
Download and complete the Application form for organising a game of chance (Opens in new tab). Send the form to the City of Leeuwarden. You can also hand it in at the Town Hall.
The conditions
- The lottery is for a common good. That means it is intended to benefit society as a whole. No personal gain and not for profit.
- The prizes have no higher value than €4.500,00.
Lottery that does not require a licence
No licence is required for small-group lotteries. For example, a lottery in family circles or at work for the company’s own employees.
Prize money more than € 4,500?
If so, you must apply for a lottery licence from the gaming authority. Please contact the Kansspelautoriteit (Opens in new tab).
Charges
The fee is €39.84.