# Ladbrokes and Neds versus TAB: the racing comparison > Ladbrokes, Neds and TAB compared on racing coverage and twelve checks, with BOG and scratching rules recorded as published and no best-for-racing verdict. Source: https://bookiechecklist.com/ladbrokes-neds-vs-tab/ Updated: 2026-11-13 Racing is the lens on this page: Ladbrokes, Neds and TAB are compared on racing rows and on twelve checks, with rules such as best odds guaranteed and scratchings recorded as the operators publish them. No verdict on which operator suits racing is given. Every cell is not confirmed until a page is read. ## Racing rows **Racing coverage and rules · sources: racing, rules and tote pages of each operator · checked 2026-11-13** | Row | Ladbrokes | Neds | TAB | |---|---|---|---| | Horse racing offered | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | Harness racing offered | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | Greyhound racing offered | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | Tote bets offered | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | Best odds guaranteed (BOG) terms as published | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | Scratching and deduction rules as published | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | **What this shows:** six rows hold the racing facts; each entry will cite the operator's own rules page. ## Twelve checks **Ladbrokes, Neds and TAB on the twelve checks · sources: ACMA register, ABN Lookup, operator pages, app stores · checked 2026-11-13** | Check | Ladbrokes | Neds | TAB | |---|---|---|---| | C01 Register entry | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C02 Licence holder and authority | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C03 ABN active | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C04 Time-out | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C05 Deposit limit | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C06 Self-exclusion and BetStop | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C07 Reminders and activity statement | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C08 Payment methods | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C09 Minimum deposit | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C10 ID and age check | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C11 App | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | | C12 Support | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 | **What this shows:** the same twelve checks apply to every operator on the site. ## Licence notes Ladbrokes and Neds sit under Entain Group Pty Ltd in our register notes of 6 November 2026. TAB sits under seven state licence holders. A three-column table therefore holds two licence structures, not three. **What this shows:** the licence structure shapes how to read the columns. ## The racing claim we hand over for checking One guide, quoted in an assistant answer, calls Neds "Australia's Best Racing Bookie". Assistants also name Ladbrokes and TAB for racing. This page does not repeat the claim. Whether a "best for racing" claim can be checked at all is a question for [the racing bookmakers page](https://bookiechecklist.com/racing-bookmakers-australia/). Terms are explained in [best odds guaranteed](https://bookiechecklist.com/best-odds-guaranteed-bog/) and [scratchings and deductions](https://bookiechecklist.com/scratchings-and-deductions/). **What this shows:** a racing claim needs a stated criterion before it can be checked. ## Sources and next check - Source: [ACMA register of licensed interactive gambling providers](https://www.acma.gov.au/check-if-gambling-operator-legal), notes of 2026-11-06. - Source: operator racing and rules pages, to be read. Checked 13 November 2026. Next check due 2026-12-13. Profiles: [Ladbrokes and Neds](https://bookiechecklist.com/ladbrokes-neds-checks/) and [TAB](https://bookiechecklist.com/tab-checks/). ## Age and responsible gambling 18+ only. Gambling can be harmful. Need help? Call Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858 (free, 24/7) or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. To exclude yourself from licensed Australian online and phone wagering providers, register with BetStop at betstop.gov.au. We are not a bookmaker and do not take bets. Spotted a mistake? [Report an error](https://bookiechecklist.com/corrections/). ## FAQ **Which of the three is best for racing?** This page names none. It records racing codes, tote, best odds guaranteed terms and scratching rules as each operator publishes them. No cell has been read as at 13 November 2026. **What are scratchings and deductions?** A scratching is a runner withdrawn from a race. A deduction is a reduction to winning payouts that follows. Each operator's rules page sets out how it applies them. **What does best odds guaranteed mean here?** It is a term, used only with the operator's own conditions and a link to the rules page. The page does not say who gives better odds. **Why are Ladbrokes and Neds separate columns?** They are two brands, so each gets a cell. Their licence holder is the same in our notes, Entain Group Pty Ltd. **Are the three licence structures the same?** No. Entain holds one licence record for two brands; TAB appears under seven state holders in our notes.