Bookmaker’s and Bookmaking Office Licences
The Horse Racing (Northern Ireland) Order 1990 states that those individuals wishing to apply for the grant or renewal of a bookmaker’s licence, or a bookmaking office licence, are required to pay into the Horse Racing Fund (HRF). The current rates are:
| Licence type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Bookmaker’s Licence | £99 |
| Bookmaking Office Licence | £1,123 |
If you have any queries regarding the HRF or paying into the Fund, please contact Farm Policy Branch using the details below:
Horse Racing FundFarm Policy Branch
Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Room 917
Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
Ballymiscaw
Belfast BT4 3SB Email: FarmPolicyBranch@daera-ni.gov.uk Telephone: 028 9052 4875 or 028 9052 4012
Public consultation on the Horse Racing (Charges on Bookmakers) Order (NI) 2016
The Department's previous consultation on the charges on bookmakers is available here:
Further engagement on the Horse Racing (Charges on Bookmakers) Order
The Department is currently seeking further views on the bookmaking office license charge. The relevant documents are available here: