Press Release

Eamonn Wilmott steps down as UK Tote Group Chairman

Thursday 30th January, 2020

Today, the UK Tote Group confirms that Eamonn Wilmott has stepped down as its Chairman.

Over the last two years Eamonn has been instrumental in the creation of the UK Tote Group and its successful acquisition of the Tote in October 2019. He has a number of other commitments, including being Chairman of Total Performance Data, and will now focus on these while remaining a shareholder in the Tote.

Alex Frost, Chief Executive of UK Tote Group, said: “I would like to thank Eamonn sincerely for everything he has contributed over the last two years. His counsel, advice and support has been invaluable, and we would not be where we are without his considerable input. We look forward to Eamonn remaining a close friend of the Tote.”

Eamonn Wilmott said: “I fundamentally believe a strong Tote is critical for British racing. This is why I was so keen to be part of this project and why I will always be a friend of the Tote’s. We have established the foundations of a strong business with a very bright future, one which I know is in the best hands possible to ensure it can achieve its potential. I look forward to helping the Tote excel in the years ahead.”

The UK Tote Group has started the process of looking for a new Chairman and there will be an update later in 2020.

ENDS.

For further information, please contact:

Susannah Gill
Communications and Corporate Affairs Director
UK Tote Group
susannah.gill@uktotegroup.com
07751 870 929

Notes to Editors

About UK TOTE GROUP

UK Tote Group is the proud owner and steward of the Tote, the UK’s leading pool betting operator.

The Tote has been a core part of British horseracing since 1928 when it was established by Parliament under Winston Churchill as Chancellor of the Exchequer, to provide the public with a safe way to bet and vital funding for the sport.

UK Tote Group is committed to fulfilling Churchill’s founding mission through a revitalised Tote which provides better value and an improved experience to customers, as well as increased funding to British horseracing. 

The 90-year-old British company is backed by racehorse owners and breeders from around the world and has an exclusive partnership with 55 British racecourses to provide pool betting services to the six million people who attend race meetings in Great Britain every year.

The Tote employs 90 people who are based in the Tote’s main office in Wigan and a satellite office in London.

For more information about the UK Tote Group please visit www.uktotegroup.com and follow us @UKToteGroup and @ToteRacing.