In the United Kingdom there are certain rules and regulations that govern who can and who cannot become a bookmaker. Every bookmaker requires a bookmaker's permit in order to enter this profession. This Bookmaker's permit is available only at a Magistrate's Court where it is issued by the Betting License Committee. It is the job of this committee to determine weather or not the person is a proper and fit person.
Further permission in the form of a betting office license is also required if a person wishes to operate from office premises. A betting office license is only issued to those who have been issued a bookmaker's permit. One of the conditions that has to be satisfied with regard to this license is weather or not a demand for this sort of service actually exists in the area.
Further permission in the form of a betting office license is also required if a person wishes to operate from office premises. A betting office license is only issued to those who have been issued a bookmaker's permit. One of the conditions that has to be satisfied with regard to this license is weather or not a demand for this sort of service actually exists in the area.