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On-Course Bookmakers: an independent guide

Licensed bookmakers who field at Australian racetracks — the betting ring, from metropolitan carnivals to country meetings.

Updated July 2026 · 6 min read
On-Course Bookmakers — an independent Bureau guide

Overview

Licensed bookmakers who field at Australian racetracks — the betting ring, from metropolitan carnivals to country meetings.

This guide covers how licensing works for on-course bookmakers, what to check before opening an account, and the complaint pathway if something goes wrong — strictly factual, with no offers, no odds and no tips.

Good to know

Every operator listed on the register holds an Australian state or territory licence. Licensing details can change — always confirm current status with the regulator named on the listing.

What to check

The licensee legal entity and its regulator — both appear on every register listing.
Licence status and the last-verified date, confirmed against the official register.
The complaint pathway: raise it with the operator first, then the regulator that issued the licence.

On-Course Bookmakers on the register

Adelaide Pendlebury
NSW
Allan Hincks
NSW
Denham Carter
NSW
LICENCE VERIFIED
Elizabeth Rook
NSW
Adams & Smith (Graham Adams)
VIC
LICENCE VERIFIED
Barry Baker
VIC
LICENCE VERIFIED

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This is general information for readers aged 18+, not legal or financial advice. Always confirm licensing details with the relevant regulator. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.