Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Racing Act 1958 - SECT 4

Betting with registered bookmaker

4. Betting with registered bookmaker



(1) Despite anything in the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (except Divisions 5
and 6 of Part 5 of Chapter 4) or any other law, it is not a contravention of
that Act or law, and a racecourse is not a common gaming house or place for
the purposes of that Act, if a person bets by way of wagering-

   (a)  on any horse race, harness race or greyhound race; or

   (b)  on any approved betting event; or

   (c)  on a group of races approved by the Minister under section
        2.5.16(1)(b) of the Gambling Regulation Act 2003 or on a race from
        such a group of races-

in accordance with this section.

(2) The racecourse must be licensed under this Part.

(3) The bet must be made-

   (a)  with a registered bookmaker; or

   (b)  with an approved substitute-

who is present on the racecourse at the time the bet is made.



(4) The bet must be made-

   (a)  during the holding of a race meeting at the racecourse by a person
        present on the racecourse; or

   (b)  at any time by a person not present on the racecourse using a method
        of communication approved by the Minister under section 4A.

(5) In this section, a reference to a racecourse licensed under this Part
includes a reference to land otherwise authorised for the holding of race
meetings under this Part or Part III.