National Pitch Rules
From 1 September 2007, the National Pitch Rules are no longer in force. However, the most recent version of the NPRs is shown below for information only.
PREAMBLE
The Rules which follow are issued by the NJPC and govern the
conduct and administration of bookmakers and other personnel
conducting business in the betting rings at horse racecourses
(excluding point-to-point courses) having a Certificate of
Approval from the Horserace Betting Levy Board. These Rules
first took effect from 8 October 1998 and superseded all
previous rules relating to conduct in the betting rings.
These Rules are promulgated and enforced by the NJPC.
All correspondence concerning the Rules and their enforcement should be addressed direct to the NJPC or the LJPC (as appropriate) as provided in these Rules. Any amendments to these Rules shall be made in writing and published by the NJPC.
Nothing contained in these Rules relating to the allocation of pitches at horse racecourses shall confer upon any bookmaker any right of entry to any betting ring or entitlement to occupy, whether by licence or otherwise, any area or areas in any betting ring.
- Definitions and Interpretation
- Complying with the Rules
- Application to the Bookmakers' Lists
- Qualification to Bet
- Authorised Bookmakers
- Advance Booking System and Allocation of Pitches
- List Positions
- Attendance in the Betting Ring
- Nominated Officers
- Authorised Representatives
- Tic Tacs
- Bookmakers Assistants and Bookmakers’ Agents
- Authorisation Badges
- Display of Terms and Trading details
- Betting Slips
- Late Pay
- Transfer of List Positions
- Conduct at Approved Racecourses
- Mobile Phones
- Bookmakers' Runners
- Breach of these Rules
- The Tribunals
- The First Instance Decision by the LJPC Tribunal
- Appeals to the NJPC Tribunal
- General Provisions
- Notices
