Racing Queensland is responsible for the control of racing bookmakers in the state of Queensland. Presently there are 140 licenced racing bookmakers who currently operate at registered race meetings.
Bookmakers offer fixed odds betting as opposed to TAB's which offer a dividend. They also offer credit betting facilities for clients and they also provide the option of betting with the bookmaker via their approved telephone. Bookmakers offer a range of betting types such as win, each way and place betting. They also offer exotic bet types such as 'head to head' and 'jockey challenge' betting.
During the 2000/2001 racing season, dividend odds were introduced into the Brisbane Metropolitan area and in other parts of Australia. Bookmaking has been a part of the racing industry since Thoroughbred racing began in this country, however there has been a decline in the number of bookmaker's operating on-course due to the increased number of gaming and wagering competitors.
In the past 12 months Racing Queensland has recognised this growing problem and with the assistance of the Queensland Bookmakers Association has implemented the Racing Bookmaker Review Committee.
The purpose of this committee is to examine issues relating to improving the financial viability of bookmaking. The committee has recommended a number of significant changes to bookmaking operations which include:
Racing Queensland is committed to improving bookmaking services and if you wish to submit any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Racing Queensland through this website.
For Bookmakers Application forms please see the Racing Queensland Betting Supervisor
Protocol for use of internet on course by Bookmakers
Protocol for use of personal mobile telephone by a Bookmaker
Bookmaker's Remote Clerk (pdf)
Bookmaker's Agent Form (pdf)
Application for connection to telephone bookmakers system (pdf)
Application to register as a telephone better (pdf)
Bookmaker telephone betting sheet (pdf)
Lost / Destroyed Betting Ticket Claim Form (pdf)
If any licensed Queensland Racing bookmakers require betting ledgers, they may contact Queensland Racing office. The cost of purchasing these books are $30.00 (incl GST) per book. For further information please contact Mr Mark Sweeney.
Mark Sweeney Phone: (07) 3869 9750 Email: msweeney@racingqueensland.com.au
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