Registration of a Bookmaker (Greyhound Racing) - New South Wales

Description

You will require this registration if you are an individual or proprietary company and intend to operate as a bookmaker at greyhound race meetings in NSW. A bookmaker provides wagering services to the general public at race courses. They take bets or wagers on behalf of racing punters and issue winnings.

If you intend to register a proprietary company, the Agency will need to be satisfied you're your company is an eligible company.

Please be aware that that you must comply with the specified rules and your licence will be subject to conditions.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this registration you must:

  • submit the application in the approved form
  • pay the required fees
  • pay the cash deposit or bond determined by the Agency
  • supply evidence of character, fitness and experience
  • if applying as a company, supply requested evidence so the Agency can determine if you are an eligible company
  • if applying as an individual, be 18 years old or older.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

12 months.

Expiry

Expires on 30 June each year.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Amount
Apply Application All $200.00

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Bookmaker Application Form - PDF (Opens in new window)

Other resources

Task Business Structure Resources
Comply All Greyhound Racing Rules - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Greyhound Racing Act 2017 NSW

Application process

Apply

You must provide: a Police Probity Check, certified colour passport size photo, certified copy of drivers licence, passport or birth certificate and the appropriate fee.

Administering agency

Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Enquiries

Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission
Operating address: Level 1
230 Howick Street
Bathurst, New South Wales 2795
Mailing address: PO BOX 718
Bathurst, New South Wales 2795
Toll Free: 1800 951 755
Email: emailus@gwic.nsw.gov.au
Website: Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission (Opens in new window)