Betfred is one of the UK’s oldest betting companies, with its roots in the retail betting sector in the late 1960s, but over the years it has grown into a major industry operator, keeping up with the latest trends in betting, most notably when the Betfred online product launched in 2004, and one of Betfred’s biggest moves came in 2011, when they purchased the UK Tote.
A Piece Of Betting Tradition
The Tote dates back even further than Betfred, to 1928, when the UK government set it up as an alternative to illegal off course betting on horse racing. Over the decades, it has grown into an institution, contributing millions to UK racing, and creating some of the UK’s most popular bets, including the Scoop 6, which offers the chance to win a huge prize for a small stake, and the Trifecta, Quadpot and Exacta, which have been testing the mettle of horse racing punters for years.
Totepool At Betfred
Although the betting industry has changed enormously since the Tote was set up, it remains a popular way for punters to bet, and as a long-established bookmaking operator, Betfred has been true to the spirit of the Tote, and hasn’t tinkered with a successful formula. While other countries also offer Tote betting, and there is talk of rivals emerging in the UK market, Totepool at Betfred is by far the most successful and popular horse racing tote around.
Full Tote Service
Betfred is the single point of access for all Tote bets, which makes it easy to find the Tote bet that you are looking for. Through the Betfred site, you can wager on the full range of Tote products, including the Exacta, the Trifecta, the Placepot and the Scoop 6, and new Tote products are being developed all the time. In addition to offering the chance to bet on all these Tote markets, the Betfred site also provides Tote radio, which offers useful information throughout the racing day for Tote punters, and is a resource that you will only find through the Betfred site.
Easy Betting
Totepool betting is an important part of the Betfred portfolio, and it has its own tab at the top of the homepage. Clicking on the Totepool icon brings up a list of Tote bets, all colour coded to make it easier to quickly find the bet you’re looking for. By clicking on the arrow of your choice, you are taken to a short introductory sequence, which explains how your Tote market works, and you are then presented with a list of qualifying races for your chosen bet, along with a row of icons that enable you to switch between Tote bets. The whole section is laid out clearly and appears to have been designed to be easy to use, whether you are an experienced punter or a newcomer.
Conclusion
The Tote is an institution of UK racing, and in taking over the responsibility for operating the Tote, Betfred have done a good job, offering the full range of Tote bets, all presented through an easy-to-follow, intuitive interface that makes Tote betting straightforward and enjoyable.
