- What is Best Bookies?
- Best Bookies provides the technology and services for bookmakers to accept bets via an Internet website.
- Punters can access the various bookmakers' prices from this website and bets can be placed with any of the participating bookmakers.
- Bookmakers who are licensed and bonded by the respective State Racing Authorities are invited to participate in Best Bookies.
For more information see About Us
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- What's in it for the Punters?
- The choice of several Bookmakers' prices on one easy to use website.
- The confidence that the punter can choose the best price.
- Fixed odds at the time of the bet gives the punter exact knowledge of what the bet will pay if it wins.
- Single registration will allow punters to request bets on any racing or sporting event being covered by participating bookmakers.
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- What's in it for the Bookmakers?
- Faster recording and handling of bets.
- No bad debts as all bets must be covered by funds in the punters account.
- The opportunity to stay competitive in the global village.
- Improved knowledge of national betting fluctuations.
- The opportunity to bet back at the best prices.
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- What's in it for the Industry?
- Improved auditing and controls through computerisation.
- Increased revenues by attracting new customers both nationally and internationally.
- Protection against tax revenue drain to illegal and/or off-shore Internet operations.
- Enhanced image for the Racing and Gambling Industries.
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- Is this Legal? - YES
The Australian Federal Government introduced the Interactive Gambling Bill in June 2001, which allowed for on-line wagering on racing and sporting events, while prohibiting on-line casino style gaming.
Best Bookies is designed in accordance with guidelines issued by the Western Australian State Government's Betting Control Board. The Best Bookies system will be governed under the laws of each State in which the participating bookmakers are based.
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- What does it Cost?
- There are no fees to request a bet, and there is no tax or commission on any winnings.
- A fee of $1.50 may apply to deposits via POLi of less than $200.00. There are no fees for EFT withdrawals to your nominated bank account.
- A $7 fee applies if you wish to receive your withdrawals by cheque.
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- What are the Betting Rules?
- All bets with Australian Bookmakers are under the jurisdiction of the relevant State or Territory Government where the bookmaker is fielding.
- All bet requests must be covered by the available funds in the client's account.
- For more information see Terms & Conditions.
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- Does Best Bookies get paid a commission by the Bookies?
NO.
Best Bookies provides the means for secure legal bets, but Best Bookies will not charge any fees to the Bookmakers based on winnings or losses.
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- Who can Participate?
- All licensed bookmakers may apply and join Best Bookies.
- Anyone who can legally bet can open an account.
- Proof of identity will be required on joining and setting up an account.
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- How do you join?
In 3 easy steps.
(1) Complete the online registration.
(2) Complete the customer identification process
(3) Return the Customer Identification form by post to PO Box 328, Cannington WA 6987.
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- How do I deposit funds?
Before you can deposit funds you must establish a New Account.
Currently, Best Bookies is accepting deposits by BPay, cheque or POLi.
All major banks in Australia recognize BPay and have on-line or telephone facilities for transferring funds using BPay.
For more information contact your bank or go to: www.bpay.com.au
Once you have established an account you will be automatically emailed a unique nine digit Customer Reference Number. This number must be quoted along with the Biller Code when depositing funds. The Biller Code (868679) and your unique Customer Reference Number are quoted on your Transaction History Report for easy reference at any time.
POLi is a system that allows you to tranfer money via EFT through your own internet banking facility. Poli payments are credited to your account typically within 30 minutes.
For more information contact go to: www.getpoli.comu. For for a list of banks that support POLi go to: Available Banks.
You can deposit funds into your account at any time once the account is established.
Deposit made by cheque will not be available until the funds have cleared - usually five working days after the cheque has been received.
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- How do I withdraw funds?
When you register with Best Bookies you can nominate a bank account that your money is to be transferred to. You may transfer funds back to your private bank account at any time by logging on to the site and clicking on to the withdraw funds link. If you opted to receive payments by cheque, cheque payment made in the name of the account holder will be sent to the registered postal address (a $7.00 fee applies for this option).
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- Is the System Secure?
The site uses the highest possible (128 bit) encryption - as used by banks and other financial institutions. If your internet browser does not support this level of encryption, you cannot access the site.
The only breaches of security reported with these sites have always included information being passed on by an 'insider'. Your logon password is encrypted in our database so that even we do not know what it is - if you forget your password, we can reset it but we cannot tell you what it is. You can only request a bet by logging onto the system and selecting the bet you want placed. As your password is unknown to us, we cannot log on as one of our clients. You can check the bets you have requested by looking at your statement at any time.
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- Will 'live' prices always be available on this site?
This site is expanding all the time. As more bookmakers join the system, a greater number of race meetings will be covered so more 'live' prices will be available more often.
Most racing bookmakers only set prices for a race five or ten minutes after the previous race has been run. Sports bookmakers will set prices well in advance.
Click here to see upcoming events that will offer the services of a Best Bookies bookmaker online.
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- I have a problem gambling. Where can I get help?
If someone you know has a problem with their gambling, you can contact the Problem Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858.
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- What can I do if I wish to lodge a dispute?
Best Bookies will attempt to resolve any disputes with the wagering operator concerned.
If the dispute cannot be resolved satisfactorily, the matter will be referred to the racing stewards or regulator for resolution.
Disputes must be lodged within twenty eight (28) days from the date the wager in question has been decided. The client is solely responsible for their account transactions.
Disputes must be submitted in writing to:
Manager Racing
Best Bookies
PO Box 328
Cannington WA 6987
Australia
Facsimile: (08) 9440 0913
email: admin@bookies.com.au
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