Section 113C of the Racing Act 2002 (Qld) (Act) provides that "a licensed wagering operator must not, whether in Queensland or elsewhere, use Queensland race information for the conduct of the operator's wagering business, unless the operator is authorised to do so under a race information authority."
If you use Queensland race information without an authority, on each occasion you do so you commit an offence. Penalties can be imposed for not complying with the requirement to hold an authority pursuant to the Act.
Use of Queensland race information includes using the information to accept or facilitate wagering in any way, such as, although not limited to:
1. recording electronically or in hard copy form in betting ledgers or on betting tickets
2. using the information to accept and process bet/s by telephone, in person, by internet, or
3. whether on one horse or several horses in any one race.
All applications for race information authorities must be made on the approved form that can be downloaded from the following link:
Application Form
Once a completed application has been received, your application for authorisation to use Queensland race information will be processed and considered by the Board of Racing Queensland Limited. Please see the how-to-guide for further clarification in regards to filling out the monthly return form.
Monthly returns are to be submitted as per the conditions of your authorisation. Monthly Return Forms can downloaded from the following link:
Contact Information:
Queensland Race Information
PO Box 63 Sandgate Qld 4017
Phone: (07) 3869 9707
Facsimile: (07) 3269 9043
Email: raceinformation@racingqueensland.com.au
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