Tote announce major update as French racing pools to be offered ahead of Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend
TOTE have announced a huge update for punters ahead of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Sunday.
The betting firm will now start offering French pools, starting with this weekend's two-day spectacle at Longchamp.
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With prize money in France exceeding what the UK and Ireland can offer, we're seeing some top horses and riders make the trip across the channel.
Thankfully, you don't need to make that trip to bet in those race thanks to this Tote update.
Yes, betting on French racing has been available with most bookmakers for a long, long time.
But the as French and international punters, which should mean more returns for your money - if you back a winner that is!
The price discrepancy can sometimes be obscenely stark, with the most memorable example coming in 2006 with Japanese hero Deep Impact running in the race.
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- Visit the Tote website
- Register a new account and deposit
- Place a first qualifying bet of at least £5 on racing
- Once settled, Tote will credit your account with £20 in free bets
- Free bets expire after seven days
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With the huge backing for the superstar from Asia in the pool, the eventual winner Rail Link paid 24/1 on the Tote vs just 8/1 with the bookmakers.
Tote will offer Win, Place, Exacta, Trifecta, Quinella and Swinger pools, while work is ongoing to add Multi-leg pools.
The majority of French racing will be added to Tote, too, with 88 tracks to be available.
Not got a Tote account? With French racing added there is no better time to get involved.
And in doing so, you are eligible to claim their excellent welcome offer.
Simply visit the Tote website , register a new account and stake a tenner on horse racing!
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*New customers online only. Place your first bet on racing pools for a minimum of £5 and win or lose you will receive £20 Tote Credit. £20 Tote Credit rewarded as £10 redeemable against racing bets only and £10 redeemable against UK and Irish placepot bets only. Tote Credit cannot be withdrawn, exchanged, or substituted and expires after 7 days. Qualifying bet is the first racing pool bet added to the bet-slip. Ten to Follow, virtual and football bets do not qualify. Totewin will be the qualifying bet when a Totewin and a Toteplace bet are struck at the same time. New UK & ROI customers only. 18+. Full T&Cs apply. begambleaware.org