Understanding Britbet Pool Betting

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What is britbet?

Britbet is different from traditional bookmakers, providing a pool betting service on the racecourse. Pool betting means the money from all bets are put into a pool, and payouts are determined by dividing the total amount in the pool by the number of winning bets. The fewer people that have backed your horse, the more money you win.

About britbet

Britbet is a partnership of racecourses across Great Britain and was founded in 2018 with the main purpose of providing betting services on each course. Owned by the racecourses, britbet ensures that the profits from all activities are returned to its partners. Meaning when you bet with britbet you are supporting the racecourse.

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How can you bet with britbet?

Britbet offer a wide range of bets from a minimum stake of £2. Some bets cover one race and other bets go across multiple races. You can pay for bets with cash, debit card or on your mobile.

Cash back of £50 is also available at all britbet positions when you spend £10.

Bet types

One Race

WIN – Pick the winning horse and you will get the Official Starting Price or better, guaranteed.
EACH WAY – You have two chances to collect. Pick a horse that will either win or be placed.
PLACE – Pick a horse that will place in that race. Races with eight or more runners the horse can place in the top three, seven or less, the top two.
EXACTA – Pick 1st and 2nd in the correct order. Or, try a combination Exacta for 1st and 2nd in any order.
TRIFECTA – 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the correct order. Or, try a combination Trifecta for any order.

Multiple Races

PICK 6 – Pick the winner of the first six races. Your chance to win big.
PICK 4 – Pick the winner of races 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Tote Placepot – Pick a place horse in the first six races. You can win without backing a winner.

A complete betting service

SP GUARANTEE: Britbet guarantee to pay you whichever is larger – the britbet Win price or the official Starting Price. If the SP pays more than Win, britbet will match it. Available every day on all UK and Irish races.
LUCKY PICK: If you’re not sure which horse to choose, try a Lucky Pick. Britbet’s smart formula is weighted towards the more fancied horses, giving you more chance of winning than just a random pick. Available on every race and every bet type – just say how much you would like to spend. Lucky Pick bets are also available in bundles of several bet types to give an interest throughout the day. Packed in a handy Lucky Pick wallet and presented at £10, £20 and £50 price points.
MULTIPLES – Doubles & Trebles: Available on Win, Place or Each Way bets. Combine selections of your choice from two or three races at a single meeting.
FLEXI-STAKE: Available on all bet types. Simply tell britbet how much you would like to spend, and your stake will be calculated for you. Ideal for bets where you have chosen more than one horse in a race (also known as a ‘combination’), for example Exacta, Trifecta and Pick 6.

Where can you bet with britbet?

All racecourses have britbet betting facilities onsite, that will display the latest odds. You can visit a britbet counter, or if you are in hospitality, you will likely be able to place bets at your table with a member of the team who has a handheld device.

For more information, visit britbet.com

Please Note:

Content on this page is for an 18+ audience only.

Britbet operates a Think25 policy, so you may be asked for ID to prove that you are over 18.

We are committed to ensuring that our customers gain maximum enjoyment from their betting and seek to promote a safe attitude to betting at the racecourse.

For those people who may be affected by gambling-related harms, speak to a member of the britbet team on-course who will be able to give you information about support, or contact: