The Betpoint Dialup Service (Dial-up Betty) is your "desktop betting shop" allowing you to place your credit bet remotely and securely from your home or office computer.

Dial-up Betty links you directly over the phone to the "BETTY" System which gives you the latest on-line betting information, shows and results.

You can place your bets on hundreds of events:

• Horse racing
• Greyhound racing
• Football
• Golf
• Motor-racing
• American football
• Basketball
• Any other sports
• Financial markets
• Politics
• Even the weather!
• Plus, a full range of Ante-Post betting…

When you log on to the host four, highly graphical screens are presented which simply lead you through the process of making your bet. The whole transaction can be completed in less than a minute using a fast modem. Betting shows come through instantaneously, and you can take the price as it becomes available in real-time! Simply click on the price next to your chosen selection. No waiting, and no delays! If you see a price highlighted in purple you can be sure that your getting better value than is being returned from the course.

The software allows you to take control over how you place your bets - there's no reading your bet back, missing a show, or asking an operator for endless details - it's all there in front of you on your screen at the click of your mouse.

A full results service is also provided.

Currently bets may only be placed by having a credit or deposit account with Betpoint (Credit) Limited, although soon (watch this space) bets may be placed and paid for using a Switch or Delta card. Deposit accounts may then be established by transferring funds from a Switch or Delta account.

All bets are accepted by Betpoint (Credit) Limited and are subject to Betpoint (Credit) Limited's rules currently in force, and credit/debit card acceptance procedures. Bets may only be placed by persons aged 18 and over. BT charges calls at normal rates with no premium service charge. Established account customers will be given a Lo-Call 0345 number to use, charging calls at the local rate.