[1] Racing became a portfolio for the first time in the Unsworth ministry.

[2] The minister was responsible for regulating bookmakers and the control of greyhound, trotting and horse racing, racecourse development and the management of the NSW Totalisator Agency Board.

[4] The portfolio was abolished in the Second Berejiklian ministry and responsibility shared by the Minister for Customer Service and the Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation, before being re-established in the second Perrottet ministry.

In addition to racing and gambling, the minister is also responsible for registered clubs.

[5] The following individuals have served as Minister for Gaming and Racing, or any precedent title: