For many pubs, bars and bistros, gaming machines are a reliable additional source of income without you having to invest in equipment. Vengi installs current wall-mounted and floor-standing machines from the major manufacturers at your venue, takes care of maintenance, emptying and accounting, and gives you a fixed, agreed share of the takings.

How many machines are permitted in a pub or restaurant?

A maximum of two gaming machines with cash or goods prizes may be installed in bars and restaurants. This has been laid down in Section 3(1) of the Gaming Ordinance (§ 3 Abs. 1 Spielverordnung) since 10 November 2019; previously the limit was three. The business must remain a hospitality venue in which food and drink take centre stage. Whether your venue is suitable is confirmed by the local regulatory authority (Ordnungsamt); we prepare the application for this with you.

What you need as a venue owner and what you do not

The licence to install machines under Section 33c of the Trade Regulation Act (§ 33c Gewerbeordnung) and the briefing by the Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK-Unterrichtung) are required by the machine operator, in other words Vengi. As the venue owner, you provide the space, a power supply and supervision in the guest area. We bear the costs of machines, delivery, spare parts, technician call-outs and travel.

Player exclusion and youth protection

Since July 2021, pubs and restaurants with gaming machines have also been connected to the nationwide OASIS exclusion system. Only adults may play. You can read how we support you with this on the Player Protection page.