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2 unusual facts about Tote


Cheltenham Gold Cup

The Tote (now known as Totesport) became the sponsor in 1980.

UK Postcode Lottery

A draw of a single ticket originally took place every Wednesday, using a computer similar to the Tote.


2012 Hong Kong Sevens

The products, carried the specially designed "Kukri x G.O.D." logo, which features elements of the original Hong Kong flag, and ranges from polos, traditional Chinese jackets, boxers, Cheongsam-inspired ladies polo, messenger and tote bags.

Champion Bumper

In its early years it had various sponsors, including the Tote and Guinness.

Edvaldo Soares

Edvaldo Silva Soares, best known locally for Tote Xinoca, is son of Maria Augusta Silva ( Xinoca Dada) and Marcelino Soares (Txala), and born April 30, 1985 in City of Porto Inglês, Island of Maio, precisely in an area called Cadjitinha.

Glenn Corbett

Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street (lead role, originally German TV Series Tatort episode "Tote Taube in der Beethovenstraße", 1973)

Nancy Shade

She also sang there in Mefistofele (directed by Tito Capobianco), Madama Butterfly (opposite José Carreras), Pagliacci, Susannah, and Die tote Stadt (in Frank Corsaro's production).

Saori Atsumi

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.

Satellite Information Services

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%.

The Tote

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.

Wise Quackers

The film makes several references to African-American slaves for comedic effect, and has Daffy uttering the line "Tote dat barge! Lift dat bale!" from the song Ol' Man River.


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