Betting

I14Pool betting

In Article 44 of the 1985 Order (restriction of pool betting), in paragraph (2) for “paragraph (3)” substitute “paragraphs (3) and (3A)” and after paragraph (3) insert—

3A

If the conditions mentioned in paragraph (3B) are satisfied, paragraph (2) does not apply to a licensed bookmaker who, on licensed premises, carries on a pool betting business which is linked to such a business carried on by means of a totalisator at a licensed track.

3B

The conditions are that—

a

a person placing a bet at the licensed premises by way of the pool betting business does so on the same terms and conditions as if the bet were placed by means of the totalisator at the licensed track concerned, and

b

before receiving a bet by way of the pool betting system, the licensed bookmaker displays at the licensed premises a notice—

i

indicating the name of the licensed track concerned; and

ii

containing information corresponding to that which the operator of that track is required to post at the track in accordance with paragraph 3 of Schedule 8.