If you wish to organise games with the possibility of winning on a commercial basis in a standing business, you need a clearance certificate from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA).
You must apply for this.
The BKA issues the clearance certificate to the following persons:
- the manufacturer of a game if it is a mass-produced gaming device.
He or she will then receive a copy of the clearance certificate for each replica of the gaming device.
- in all other cases: the organiser of the game
The clearance certificate shall contain the following information:
- Designation of the game
- The company name and registered office of the manufacturer or the name, date of birth, place of birth and place of residence of the game's organiser
- Description of the game and the course of the game, if applicable with illustrations and general drawings
- Rules of the game and prize schedule
- List of places where you are permitted to organise the game
- Period of validity of the clearance certificate
- any ancillary provisions
Note: Clearance certificates can also be issued for a limited period or subject to conditions.