What is the building you bet at called in horse racing?

Question

I'm writing a monologue for english about someone betting on horses and I've never been to a race track. Also what is someone who works in that building called? Thanks!

Answer 1

At British tracks there tends to be a betting ring where the various bookmakers (more commonly known as bookies) each have a pitch. You will also find a hut or building where the 'Tote' is based. This is a bookmaker which uses the British version of pari-mutuel betting.

Bookies sometimes refer to themselves as 'turf accountants' although losing punters have various names for them!

Answer 2

pari-mutuel clerk

race track.....

grandstand