Totepool start preparations for AscotBet launch

Ascot is set to launch its own betting operation next yearCredit: Alan Crowhurst

Totepool are set to start an "intensive innovation" process as part of their partnership with Ascot as they prepare for the opening up of the pool betting market from July next year.

Betfred, the owner of Totepool, lose their exclusive seven-year licence to run pool betting next year and more than 50 of Britain's courses have come together to set up their own operation.

However, Ascot announced in April it was sticking with Totepool to create AscotBet and Betfred chief commercial officer Phil Siers said last week he was delighted with that decision.

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Bill BarberIndustry editor

Published on 29 May 2017inFeatures

Last updated 14:22, 29 May 2017

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