Tote apologetic following Scoop6 dividend error
THE Tote on Monday launched an internal investigation after admitting both the win and place dividends from Saturday's Scoop6 were incorrectly declared following a manual error.
One of the horses in the final leg, the 3.40 race at Newbury, was wrongly transmitted as a non-runner, and therefore additional units were included in the 'unnamed favourite' selection.
As a result there were only 13 winners of the bet, not 14 as previously stated.
Each of the winners will receive an amended dividend of £31,341.60, instead of £29,102.90.
The consolation fund has also been adjusted, with an enhanced dividend of £52.90 payable to punters who selected the six placed horses. The original place divided was £51.
Any players who placed bets online or by telephone will automatically have their payments adjusted.
However, betting shop customers who have qualified for a place dividend should collect their winnings, and then contact the Tote by writing to the Customer Services Department, Westgate House, Tote Park, Chapel Lane, Wigan WN3 4HS, with proof of purchase to receive additional payment.
Totepool spokesman George Primarolo said: "We apologise for the inconvenience this has caused to Totescoop6 customers.
"We would like to assure all players that we take such matters seriously and will be conducting a full and thorough investigation internally to ensure that this manual error is not repeated again."
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