Racing and Wagering Act 2024
119On-course bookmaker licence
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119 On-course bookmaker licence (1) An on-course bookmaker licence is required to conduct wagering with members of the public at a racecourse. (2) An on-course bookmaker licence authorises the licensee to conduct wagering with members of the public at a racecourse in accordance with subsections (3) to (6). (3) The wagering must be conducted only: (a) in the areas and in the places at an approved racecourse fixed by the controlling race club; and (b) during the hours fixed by the controlling race club.
Racing and Wagering Act 2024 55 (4) The wagering must be conducted with the customer in person, unless the Director endorses the licence to authorise the receipt of wagers by telephone at an approved racecourse. (5) The wagering must be conducted only for a thoroughbred, harness or greyhound race that is conducted in compliance with the law applicable in the jurisdiction where the race is conducted. (6) The wagering must be conducted only by the following persons: (a) the on-course bookmaker licensee; (b) any person who: (i) is engaged by the licensee as an employee or agent; and (ii) holds a key person licence; and (iii) is authorised under the licence to conduct the business.