Tote Review

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There are many online betting sites available to the 21st-century punter. However, not many represent a company started by Sir Winston Churchill in 1928. Only one, in fact, and it goes by the name of the Tote.

Thanks to smash-hit products such as the Placepot, Scoop6, Quadpot, and Jackpot, the Tote will be familiar to horse racing fans. For the uninitiated, the Tote is Britain’s largest Pool Betting operator. With Pool Betting, rather than taking a fixed price, all stakes for an event are gathered together in a central pool. Once the result is known, the central pool is divided amongst the winners (minus a commission kept by the Tote). Tote returns are expressed as dividends to a £1 stake.

Representing an innovative approach to betting at the time of its introduction, the Tote is now a bedrock of the British betting landscape. Despite that rich history, this operator always moves with the times. Here, we look at the impressive new website at www.tote.uk, which offers Tote Betting on horse racing and fixed odds across other sports.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Excellent New Player Offer – Bet £10 to get £40 in Bonuses
• Best site for Tote Pool Betting
• Tote Guarantee on Horseracing

Cons

• No fixed odds on horseracing

Tote Features

• Tote Guarantee: Ensures payouts on Win bets for UK and Irish races are at least equal to the Starting Price (SP), with higher dividends paid when available.
• User-Friendly Mobile App: Facilitates seamless placement of single-leg and multi-leg bets, provides access to expert insights, and offers live streaming of races.
• Betting Tournaments: Allows users to compete against fellow bettors for prizes, with real-time leaderboards and exclusive tips enhancing engagement.
• Expert Insights: Features blogs and analyses from racing ambassadors, offering behind-the-scenes information and professional perspectives.
• Diverse Betting Options: Includes bets like Placepot, Trifecta, Exacta, Swinger, and Quinella, catering to various betting strategies and preferences.

Welcome Bonus Information

In addition to its distinctive betting system, the Tote catches the eye with a great value New Player Offer. To grab your £40 in Bonuses, simply:

• Open a New Account using Promo Code: B10G40
• Place a bet of £10 or more at odds of Evs (2.0) or greater
• Receive £20 in Tote Credit, 1 x £10 Free Sports Bet, and 50 Free Spins on the leading slot title Big Bass Bonanza

See the Tote site for a full list of terms and conditions.

Our Experience of Tote

This isn’t the Tote’s first venture onto the online landscape, but, in our humble opinion, it is comfortably the best. Leaning heavily into the recognisable red and white branding, the layout is crisp and clear throughout, with enthusiastic brand ambassadors Tom Marquand, Danny Mullins, and Brodie Hampson injecting life and character.

Given the different odds set up, we appreciated the fact that Horse Racing and Sports Betting are afforded their own tab. Focussing first on Horse Racing, the £20 in Free Tote Credits gives new players the chance to experience the thrills of pool-style betting.

The "Horse Racing Tote Guarantee" is also excellent. For all horse racing win bets, you will be paid out at whichever price is bigger between the industry SP and the Tote Dividend.

Further perks for racing punters include Live Streaming of UK, Irish, and International Racing. And don’t forget the Stayers Club, which awards up to £10 Free Credit each week and Bonuses including Placepot Insurance and exclusive tips.

If there is one drawback, it is that the Tote only accepts payment via Visa and Mastercard debit cards. This won’t be a problem for most customers, but is something to be aware of if e-wallets are your preferred payment solution.

If you have any questions whilst using the site, you can contact the Customer Services Team via email, telephone, snail mail, or, most conveniently, the 24/7 Live Chat service.

Sports & Markets Available

Moving away from the horse racing section, the Tote offers fixed odds betting on 28 sports and events. The big hitters of Football, Tennis, Golf, Cricket, and US Sports are all covered in depth, as are more niche pursuits such as Volleyball. Lacrosse, and Waterpolo.

Clicking through to an individual event reveals an impressive selection of options. Taking a Champion’s League clash as an example, you can expect to find the traditional Match Result, Correct Core, Goal Scorer, etc., in addition to Bookings, Corners, Player-specific punts and much more. Or why not combine a few options in the easy-to-use Bet Builder?

Did you miss the kickoff but still want to place a bet? Head to the In-Play section towards the head of the main menu. The Tote offers rapidly updating odds on Football, Tennis, Cricket, Snooker, and more. Many events come with informative infographics to help follow the action.

Tote Mobile Betting

The Tote offers a sleek and intuitive app which brings the action to the palm of your hand. Simply head to the Google Play or Apple Store to download the app to your Android or iOS-powered device.

Summary

We were impressed by this new betting site. The horse racing section, in particular, stands out, and the Tote should be applauded for focussing on what makes them unique, i.e. offering the best pool-betting product on the market. In comparison, the sports betting section is solid without being spectacular. However, with an excellent sign-up offer, great offers, and a slick app, this is a must-have for existing fans of Tote betting and those interested in dipping their toes into the pool-betting waters.