Horse Racing betting

Commingling

  • What is commingling?

    Commingling of pools is the process where one totalisator organisation combines its wagering pool with another to create one common dividend. Commingling is commonplace in many wagering organisations around the world. Examples include UK, Australia and Hong Kong. Commingling will see the Singapore totalisator pools combined with the overseas partners' totalisator pools.

    Find out more about commingling.

  • How will commingling benefit me?

    Customers betting into a commingled pool can bet with more confidence as bigger pools will provide dividends stability and potentially better dividends.

  • What currencies are commingled races priced for the dividends payout?

    Dividend payout per unit per bet will be priced in Singapore dollars. Customers do not need to consider exchange rates at all. For instance, Australian customers will receive the same dividend payout as Singapore customers for commingled races, but each in their own currency.

  • Will commingling occur on all Australia, Hong Kong and United Kingdom meetings for all races?

    The pooling of bets can be identified through various output displays mentioned in Point 8 of FAQ.

  • Are all bet types being commingled?

    No. Only WIN and PLACE will be commingled for selected Australia and Irish races, WIN, PLACE and PLACE FORECAST for selected United Kingdom races and WIN, PLACE, FORECAST, PLACE FORECAST and TIERCE for Hong Kong races. It is anticipated that other bet types will be included in the future.

  • Does it mean the payout will be smaller (especially for favourite horses) as bets are taken in from other totalisator organisation?

    Singapore Pools will provide a minimum guaranteed dividend to our Singapore customers as per current practice.

  • Have the rules on betting changed?

    Singapore as Guest of Commingled Pool Yes. For commingling with NSW, all betting on WIN and PLACE bets are conducted by the betting rules of New South Wales. For commingling with HKJC, betting on WIN, PLACE, FORECAST, PLACE FORECAST and TIERCE are conducted in accordance with the betting rules of HKJC. For commingling with UK Tote Group, all betting on WIN, PLACE and PLACE FORECAST are conducted in accordance with the betting rules of UK Tote Group.

  • How will customers identify commingled races?

    Customers can identify commingled races and pools on the various output displays.

    Official Website

    Footnote on the race card will indicate races and bet types that will be commingled.

    Electronic Display System at the Betting Centres/Outlets

    There will be two screens:

    • Approximate Dividends and / or

    • Approximate Total Pools for the totalisator pool that will be commingled

    Horse Racing Channel (HRC)

    There will be two screens:

    • Approximate Dividends and / or

    • Approximate Total Pools for the totalisator pool that will be commingled

    The approximate dividends and / or pool total will be highlighted in BLUE when commingled. The dividends and / or pool total will turn WHITE if the pools have been de-coupled.

  • When is a pool decoupled?

    A pool is usually decoupled in the event of a technical glitch. Customers will be informed via announcements and messages when there is a decoupling.

  • What happens when a pool is decoupled?

    When a pool is decoupled, the Singapore totalisator pool will no longer be combined with the pool from Tabcorp Australia, HKJC or UK Tote Group. Hence the pool size will return to its original size comprising of only Singapore bets. In the event of a decoupled pool, Singapore Pools will no longer follow the betting rules of Tabcorp Australia, HKJC or UK Tote Group for that race.

  • How will customers identify a race that is not commingled?

    The dividends and / or the pool total will be shown in white on the Electronic Display System, as per current practice.

Live Streaming Services

  • Is live streaming of races on Singapore Pools Account a free service?

    A monthly subscription fee of $15.00 (before GST) applies. Monthly subscription fee will be deducted from your Account on a recurring monthly basis until you decide to cancel the subscription. No subscription fee paid shall be refunded to the Account Holder following termination of an Account and/or early cancellation of live streaming service subscription.

    For example, you have subscribed to the live streaming service on 5 January 2024. The monthly subscription fee of $16.35 (with GST) will be deducted from your account on 6 January 2024, for the month of 6 January 2024 to 5 February 2024. Subsequent monthly fees will be deducted from your account on the 6th of every month, until you unsubscribe the service.

    Viewing live streaming will incur mobile data charges. Account holders are advised to check with their mobile service providers on mobile data charges and have a mobile data usage plan before subscribing to live streaming service.

  • How do I subscribe / unsubscribe to live streaming?

    Account holders may subscribe or unsubscribe to live streaming service through their Singapore Pools Account.

  • What happens if there are insufficient funds in my account for deduction of the monthly fee when it is due?

    The live streaming service will be terminated if the monthly fee could not be deducted from the account successfully. Account holder may request to subscribe to the service again by logging in to their Singapore Pools Account. The service will be activated on the following day, after successful deduction of the monthly subscription fee.

  • What are the live streaming hours?

    The live streaming service would be available during racing hours only.

  • Can I watch races live immediately after subscribing to the service?

    Upon receiving your subscription request, live streaming service will be activated within 2 calendar days following successful deduction of the monthly subscription fee.

  • Is live streaming video available for all meetings and races?

    Provision of the live streaming service through Singapore Pools Account shall occur at the Company's absolute discretion, and shall be available for selected meetings or races, during operating hours or race days as determined by the Company. Please note that streaming on Apple devices via browsers may experience delay of up to 30 seconds.

  • What operating systems are compatible to access and view live streaming?

    Live streaming is currently available for Singapore Pools website and App.

    Recommended browsers:

    • Android Lollipop v5.0 & above

    • Chrome v49 & above

    • Safari v9 & above

  • Do I need to purchase or download a separate video player to access and view live streaming?

    No, you do not need a separate video player to use the service.

  • How do I get help if there are issues with the live streaming service?

    Account holders may contact our Customer Service hotline at 6786 6688, or use the online feedback form to reach us.

  • What is the difference between the Horse Live streaming before and after the update of Singapore Pools Account app?

    Horse Live streaming for app now lets you watch races on a floating window while continuing to place bets.

  • Does the Horse Live streaming works on both desktop and mobile app?

    Yes, it works on both platforms.

  • Do I need to enable pop-ups on my browser to watch live streaming?

    No. There is no need to do so.


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