Welcome Bonus
New customers at Tote can take advantage of a welcome offer. Simply place a minimum £10 bet at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater, either on sports or racing. If it's an each-way bet, you’ll need to wager £10 on both Win and Place. Upon settling your first qualifying bet, you’ll receive £20 in Tote Credit, a £10 Free Sports Bet, and 50 Free Spins on Big Bass Bonanza. The free bets and Tote Credit are credited within 48 hours and must be used within seven days. This offer is available to new UK and ROI customers only.
Available Markets
Tote’s focus is horse racing. The website offers all the horse races in the UK and Ireland, as well as different international events. There are loads of betting options too. You can choose from simple Win bets to Place bets that allow you to leverage some margin for error, Handicaps, and special bets such as Exacta, Trifecta, Placepot, and Quadpot. All these special types of bets are explained in detail on the website. For example, an Exacta bet allows you to wager on the first two horses to finish the race. One aspect that makes Tote unique is that it doesn’t provide fixed odds.
Football is another major attraction at Tote, the focus being UK and European events. An interesting betting option Tote offers is the syndicate. This is a ticket that allows you to place a common bet together with other punters. Each syndicate has a captain who decides when to cash out. All the contributors in a Syndicate get a share of the prize if the bet is successful.
Aside from football and horse racing, Tote also offers virtual sports such as basketball, dog races, football, horse races, motor racing, or US football.
In-Play Betting & Live Streaming
Tote’s racing-centric approach is obvious. This website offers all the UK and Irish fixtures in live streaming mode, as well as selected races from overseas, such as Hong Kong races. You can access the live streams both on the desktop version and the mobile app. Another advantage is that once you sign up, you’ll be able to stream races for free.
Mobile Betting
Tote’s mobile betting app is a nice addition to a website that looks and works well. You can find the app both in the App Store and on Google Play. You can place bets and access all the features of the website in this intuitive app. To make things simpler, the app shows you more than one bet on the same slip, allowing you to place a Jackpot and a Placepot bet simultaneously, for example.
Promotions & Offers
Tote offers loads of regular promotions, so creating an account and being active on this website is worth it. Here are some of the ongoing promotions available as of writing this Tote review.
Tote Guarantee
Tote guarantees it pays at least the starting price (SP) on win bets. If Tote’s dividend is greater, it will pay out the standard dividend available on Tote Channels or Racecourses. This offer applies to all UK and Irish races on Tote win bets and the win part of each way bets.
Stayers Club
This offer translates into Stayers Credit that you accumulate from each batch of six qualifying bets. When you place six qualifying bets of at least £2+, you earn £2 Stayers Credit. For higher qualifying bets, placing six bets of £5+ will earn you £5 Stayers Credit, and placing six bets of £10+ will earn you £10 Stayers Credit.
Tote Ten to Follow
This is a season-long competition where punters who bet on horse races can win a maximum of 60% of the net prize pool. There will be ten winners for the whole summer season and one monthly winner. To qualify, you need to build your stable, with a maximum of one entry per person for free games and £5 per stable. Tote’s Smart Pick auto-fill algorithms will help you choose the best horses for your stable to help you score more points throughout the season.
Tote Placepot
There is a guaranteed £50k daily Placepot pool, which can increase to £250k at selected meetings. To get a chance at winning a part of these impressive amounts, you just need to pick one or more selections from each leg at a selected meeting.
Other promotions Tote offers include regular tournaments and free Fantasy bets.
Deposit Methods
Tote’s only accepted payment methods seem to be Visa and Mastercard cards. This is a bit disappointing for customers who expect more payment flexibility and would rather use electronic wallets. Withdrawals take between three and five days. Tote also allows customers to set deposit limits between £25 - £1000.
Customer Service
Tote makes it easy to learn how to use its app and website. There are different useful betting guides you can find in the Guides section. These will offer you in-depth information about horse betting and betting rules. For general questions on how to use the website, there’s an FAQ section. If you want to talk to an agent, you can call 0800 032 8188 or email the support team at customercare@tote.co.uk.
Summary
Tote stands out as a top destination for horse racing enthusiasts, covering all major UK and Irish meetings. With the recent addition of a sportsbook, Tote now offers a wide range of fixed-odds markets across multiple sports, broadening its appeal beyond racing and football. While the absence of e-wallet payment options could be a drawback for some, Tote's innovative betting system, regular tournaments, and promotions provide a unique and engaging experience. As a UK-based platform, Tote combines tradition with fresh offerings, making it an exciting option for both casual and serious punters.
