ACTTAB operates as a Territory-owned Corporation, under the provisions of the Betting (ACTTAB Limited) Act 1964 and the Territory-owned corporations Act 1990.  ACTTAB was established in 1964 to provide a legal form of off-course wagering in the Territory, consistent with similar initiatives in other Australian States.

ACTTAB is an integral stakeholder in the ACT racing industry and generates major contributions to the three codes comprising the ACT industry, together with providing a consistent revenue stream for the ACT Government.  Since its establishment ACTTAB has accepted over $2 billion in bets, paid tax and other contributions of $114 million to the ACT Government and over $115 million in distributions to the ACT racing industry.

In addition to its totalisator services, the functions of ACTTAB, under its constitution include the provision of wagering and gaming services, the conduct of lotteries or acting as an agent for a person conducting a lottery and undertaking any other related business or activity.

ACTTAB is a licensed Sports Bookmaker under the provision of the Race and Sports Bookmaking Act 2001 and operates Keno and Trackside by virtue of approvals under the Lotteries Act 1964. ACTTAB is a member of the national TAB Sportsbet network which is managed by Tabcorp.  Trackside is also conducted under a licence agreement with Tabcorp and ACTTAB has an agreement with the South Australian Lotteries Commission to provide Keno to ACTTAB customers.

ACTTAB is committed to effective consultation with its owners, the ACT Government and its key stakeholders.  The ACTTAB Board of Directors ensures that the shareholders and designated senior officers within the ACT Government are kept informed of the Board's deliberations on matters impacting on the company's business and the return to its shareholders.  In addition the Board recognises that its decisions and ACTTAB's business performance affect a range of stakeholder groups and individuals, including the ACT racing industry, ACTTAB's Agents and and Sub-Agents, staff, unions, key suppliers and customers.

As at 30 June 2007 there was a total of 53 ACTTAB outlets located throughout the ACT, including 16 Branches and Agencies, 37 Sub-Agencies located in clubs, hotels, taverns and Casino Canberra, as well as three on-course outlets at ACT race courses (thoroughbred, harness and greyhound).  Additionally, ACTTAB has in excess of 4000 Account holders utilising internet and telephone betting services.

ACTTAB's Vision

"To create quality gambling entertainment for changing generations through a variety of new and traditional gambling products and services".

ACTTAB's Mission

"To provide a comprehensive range of entertaining (traditional and new) gambling products and services targeting the needs of the broadest possible customer base".

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