To enable privatisation the Horserace Betting and Olympic Lottery Act 2004 was passed with the intention of converting the Tote from a statutory corporation to a limited company so that a sale could take place.
After ceasing to be an active politician, he was appointed by Roy Jenkins as Chairman of the Horserace Totalisator Board from 1976–1997.
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For the last 20 years of his life, he was chairman of the state betting organisation The Tote.
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In its early years it had various sponsors, including the Tote and Guinness.
The Tote (now known as Totesport) became the sponsor in 1980.
SIS is owned by Ladbrokes 23%, Caledonia Investments 22.5%, Alternateport Limited 20.5%, William Hill Organisation 19.5%, Fred Done 7.5% and Tote 6%.
She does live in-house performances as well as being a part of the Tote as Canvas Charity Event with Masao Kida, Maroon 5 along with other celebrities.
A draw of a single ticket originally took place every Wednesday, using a computer similar to the Tote.