Bookmaker

Tasks Include:

  • attends races or other events to provide betting services
  • obtains information on the form of competitors by research,
    attending trials, viewing films or liaising with contacts
  • offers and varies odds on competitors after considering the
    type of event, handicaps, weather conditions and odds offered
    by other bookmakers
  • writes or operates computer equipment to produce tickets
    detailing the subject of bets, odds given and payout details
  • may operate an on-course telephone betting service
  • may place lay off bets with other bookmakers to offset
    potential losses
  • may supervise Bookmaker’s Clerks