Company Profile
Tote is one of the most historic names in British gambling going all the way back to 1928 when it was set up as the UK’s official pool betting operator. The brand went through a few ownership changes over the years and is now run by UK Tote Group, a consortium of more than 150 racehorse owners and breeders. They are licensed by the UK Gambling Commission and based in Wigan. While Tote is best known for horse racing they have built a proper online casino alongside it. If you like the idea of a casino backed by almost a century of British betting heritage, Tote is well worth a look.
Software & Graphics
The games here pull from some big names in the industry. You have got Pragmatic Play, Evolution Gaming, Blueprint Gaming, Playtech, Hacksaw Gaming, NetEnt and Pariplay on board. A strong lineup that covers a good bit of ground. The site keeps things clean with a red and white colour scheme and it is easy to find what you are looking for. They have got a proper app on both iPhone and Android too and it works really well for a combined sports and casino platform.
Bonuses & Promotions
New players can bag 200 Free Spins on Big Bass Splash after staking just £10 on any slots. Best bit is there is zero wagering on the spin winnings - whatever you win is yours to keep as cash. You just need to use the code B10GET200 when you sign up and the spins land within 48 hours. No wagering at all is pretty rare these days and it makes this one of the better welcome offers out there. That alone is reason enough to give Tote a go.
Games
There are well over 1,500 games to choose from here and the library keeps growing. Over 1,000 of those are slots with everything from Big Bass and Starburst to Book of Dead and plenty more. The live casino is a strong point with more than 50 blackjack tables, over 20 roulette options and game shows like Lightning Roulette. Table game fans have got baccarat and poker covered as well. Pragmatic Play and Evolution Gaming do a lot of the heavy lifting and they deliver.
Deposits & Withdrawals
Getting money in is dead simple. They take Visa and Mastercard debit cards plus Apple Pay with deposits going through straight away. Bank transfer is there too if you need it. Minimum deposit is just £5 on cards. Withdrawals take around 3 to 5 working days and the minimum is £10 with no fees at all. No PayPal or e-wallets at the moment and that is a bit of a downside but what they have does the job.
Please note that as of 14th April 2020, online casinos and betting sites no longer accept credit cards as requested by the UK Gambling Commission.
Customer Service
Support is available around the clock through live chat and you can usually get a response in a couple of minutes. There is also a UK phone line running from 8am to midnight every day and email at support@tote.co.uk. Good to see a proper phone number, not many casinos offer that these days.
Overall Opinion
Tote is a cracking casino with one of the most impressive betting heritages in the UK behind it. Massive game library, no-wagering free spins and solid customer support with an actual phone line. They could do with adding PayPal and a loyalty programme down the line but those are small gripes really. Definitely one to check out if you want a trusted British name with a proper casino attached.