Bookmaker licences and permits
Apply for or renew a racing bookmaker permit
You must have a permit to work as a registered bookmaker at any Northern Territory (NT) racecourse.
A bookmaker permit allows you to take on-course bets in person. You can also take bets over the phone as long as you are on a registered race course.
You must not take bets via the internet.
You must have approval to operate as a bookmaker from the thoroughbred or greyhound club that controls the racecourse.
Apply for a racing bookmaker permit
Your bookmaker permit is valid for up to 12 months and expires on 30 June each year.
Before you apply
You must complete all of the following:
- undergo a police check
- provide supporting documentation including financial records
- follow all NT racing rules and regulations, including any conditions from racing club stewards
- provide a bank guarantee of $10,000.
How to apply
You must complete the following steps:
Step 1. Fill in a bookmaker permit form DOCX (65.1 KB).
Step 2. Check the application fee.
Step 3. Submit your application and fee to a Territory Business Centre.
How to renew a bookmaker permit
You must complete the following steps:
Step 1. Fill in a bookmaker permit renewal form DOCX (64.3 KB).
Step 2. Check the renewal fee.
Step 3. Submit your application and fee to a Territory Business Centre.
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