Who are they?
The Tote has long been a name synonymous with British horseracing having been formed by Winston Chuchill’s government in 1928 to oppose illegal gambling, and ensure that a percentage of revenue was put back in to the sport. After years of key innovations in the betting industry, the TotebetXpress (later Totesport) internet service was launched in 2002, before the Tote was sold to Betfred in 2011.

What do I get?
Open an account with Totesport, and you will receive a free bet up to the value of £10 once you have staked an initial bet of equivalent value. Both bets must be placed on selections at evens or greater.

Odds and sods?
Despite the name suggesting otherwise, Totesport’s priority still lies with horse racing and it an excellent service that they provide with both their traditional pool bets, and some great value fixed odds. Other sports don’t suffer as a result, but aside from some clever promotions and a well worked in-play facility, there is little to set Totesport apart from its competitors.

Taking a punt?
Whilst the Totesport website is receptive and well populated, the layout leaves a lot to be desired and can often be confusing to new visitors. A well functioning bet-in-play page is the visual highlight of the site.

How can they help?
A large customer service team provide an excellent service and are available around the clock by phone or email. What else? As mentioned, the ability to partake in totepool betting including jackpots and the Scoop6 is a major plus of the Totesport website, and horse racing fans are also cared for with the option of building their own custom racecard.

If they were in the Premier League...?
Not only are they based in the same town, but both Totesport and Wigan Athletic the problem of being affiliated with other areas – Totesport continue to be viewed as racing obsessed whilst the Latics have never shaken off the success of the Wigan’s rugby league team. Still, they’re both capable of mixing it with the big boys despite doing their business in front of comparably smaller crowds.