The slot machine hall was freely accessible. To play on the gaming machines, a visitor had to buy a “playcard” for € 0.50 on which he could deposit a playing credit. The Court of The Hague ruled that the family entertainment center of X bv cannot be regarded as a primarily and permanently set up for entertainment and day recreation. The reduced VAT rate is therefore not applicable to the services of X bv.
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